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.

Plant-based meat ‘healthier and more sustainable than animal products’ - new study

A new review from Dr Chris Bryant focuses on the health and environmental benefits of plant-based products, as well as consumer attitudes.

High-strength cannabis linked to addiction and mental health problems

Largest ever study into the health effects of different types of cannabis highlights concerns about stronger forms of the drug.

Ukraine and Moldova gain EU candidate status but face a long road to full membership

Dr Stephen Hall (Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies) writes for The Conversation.

Investigating Big Tobacco's influence on public health

Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives by informing public policies, including via the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.

Many people are still shielding from COVID – and their mental health is getting worse

Dr Jo Daniels (Psychology) writes for The Conversation off the back of new research.

Social media break improves mental health – new study

Results of a study that asked participants to take a week-long break from social media find positive effects for wellbeing, depression and anxiety.

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.

Practice Track: solve a real-world business challenge as part of your degree

The Practice Track is 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 life-changing course: Progressing my career and joining WHO

Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort.

Orlando Bailey: balancing my Bath Rugby career and a degree

Orlando Bailey, fly-half for Bath Rugby, talks about combining his sporting career with studying BSc (Hons) International Development with Economics at Bath.

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.

Implementing algorithms to find ‘fake news’ and learning new coding languages: Michael’s story

Michael Lawrence shares his experience of studying the MSc Economics for Business Intelligence and Systems and why the Practice Track was a highlight.

Swimming pool to the lab: How my sports science studies led me to a medical degree

Cerys Coley explains how studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Bath took her from being a competitive swimmer to pursuing a career in medicine.

Studying for my Bath master's in the Middle East

MA Education alumnus, Chris Jenkinson, talks about studying remotely at Bath and how it enabled him to further his career in the United Arab Emirates.

Professor Deborah Wilson announced as new Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Professor Wilson will take up her role from 1 October 2022.

World leading and internationally excellent research recognised at the University of Bath

More than 90% of Bath research submitted to REF 2021 was ranked as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Bath ranked top 10 place in the world to study sport for second year running

For the second year in a row, Bath is named one of the top 10 places in the world to study sport in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.

Unique football medicine course kicks off FIFA’s collaboration with University of Bath

From September 2022, the University of Bath will launch a new distance-learning MSc in Football Medicine in association with FIFA.