Department of Economics

We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.

Department of Education

We conduct research and teach courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.

Department for Health

We deliver highly-rated courses in sport, exercise and health, alongside research to promote wellbeing and enhance functional performance.

Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning politics, languages, economics, international studies and interpreting.

Department of Psychology

A large and growing team of staff offers expertise in a broad spectrum of psychology topics, which allows our students to work across traditional boundaries.

Department of Social & Policy Sciences

One of the UK's leading centres for social sciences, we offer degrees in sociology, social policy, social work, international development and criminology.

Report reveals Western views of Africa are based on stereotypes of poverty, corruption and nature

Report reveals UK & US views about Africa and suggests positive narratives can shift attitudes.

The strategic defence review means three new approaches for the UK

Professor of War and Technology, David Galbreath comments on the UK government's new strategic defence review for The Conversation.

Sirens: the dark psychology of how people really get drawn into cults

Dr Joy Cranham in the Department of Education reviews the Netflix hit Sirens and explains for survivors, cult life is not eccentric – it is traumatic.

Researchers back The Dad Shift protest calling for paternity leave reform

University of Bath academics stand up for paternity and shared parental leave reform ahead of the world's first Dad Strike in London and Edinburgh.

Brain differences seen in children with conduct disorder depend on abuse history

Young people who are diagnosed with conduct disorder show significant differences in their brain structure depending on whether there has been childhood abuse.

Treating chronic pain early: psychological therapies rewire the brain and relieve suffering

A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity.

Enhance your employability with a humanities and social sciences placement

Put your degree into practice and gain vital experience with a placement. Placements can be in the UK or overseas, and some are paid.

Study or work in another country as part of your undergraduate language degree

Experience another culture, enhance your CV and develop your language skills by studying or working abroad during your degree.

Consultancy projects: solve a real-world business challenge as part of your degree

Consultancy projects are an alternative to a traditional dissertation. You will work in a group or alone to complete a project with an external organisation.

Studying abroad as part of your undergraduate degree

Take the option to study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters and get valuable international experience.

A master's that started a career with real-world impact: Selin's story

Selin talks about the freedom of studying MA International Security and how she's since thrived in her career with the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus.

Discovering a placement, winning an award, and securing a graduate job: Claudia’s story

From not knowing what she wanted to do after her Sociology degree, Claudia is ready for the first step in her career after her College of Policing placement.

How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath

Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.

How volunteering led me to a global career in education: Maya’s story

Maya Butovskaya talks about studying MA International Education and Globalisation and her career helping students to go to universities in the US and Europe.

Unlocking a new part of myself while studying in Paris during my degree

Grace spent Year 3 of her BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages degree in Paris. She talks about improving her confidence and language skills.

My award-winning placement at IBM

Simona Koleva, who won the ‘Best Placement Student’ prize at the NUE Awards 2022, talks about studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics and her ambitions.

University of Bath on the rise within Global Top 150 in QS World University Rankings 2026

The University of Bath achieves its highest-ever QS ranking since the introduction of independent rankings in 2010.

University of Bath Hosts European Expert Network on Terrorism Issues (EENeT) Annual Conference

Over 60 academics, from over 20 European countries came together to discuss challenges in counter-terrorism.

Bath ranks 8th in the Complete University Guide 2026

The University of Bath has remained in the top 10 universities in the UK, according to the Complete University Guide 2026 released today.

Global webinar series on disappearance launches with Grammy-winning icon Rubén Blades

Curated by Professor Manuel Barcia, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), the series will feature acclaimed Panamanian musician, Rubén Blades.

New initiatives see students gain employability skills by working with local SMEs and charities

Students joined Bath’s new initiatives, ‘GradVenture’ and ‘Evolve’, enhancing their skills and helping local businesses and charities in the process.

‘Think about your purpose, make sure it counts’: One Young World Bath holds ninth annual forum

One Young World Bath 2025 brought a global community of young leaders together to lead the conversation on societal challenges.