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University of Bath: Social and Policy Sciences
https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/
The University of Bath
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high-quality research focussed on solving some of the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Academics working within the faculty are active researchers, which means that as a student, you will benefit from the real-world experience they bring into their teaching.
The Faculty comprises of six departments:
- Economics
- Education
- Health
- Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Psychology
- Social & Policy Sciences
By studying and researching with us you’ll be welcomed into a multidisciplinary, diverse academic community and a strong environment to pursue your master’s or research degree.
You'll benefit from spending time in the beautiful city of Bath at a top 5 university in the UK that has strong links to industry and business.
Research excellence
We’re proud that our research informs our teaching. Across our departments, 92% of our research was recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent according to the REF 2021.
Much of our research addresses real-world challenges and issues. Watch our video clips to find out how our academics contribute to solving global problems.
Master’s courses
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences spans six departments that offer a wide range of MA, MSc and MRes courses. Whether you are interested in economics and finance, international education, sports medicine, interpreting and translating, international relations, humanitarianism or applied psychology, there is a course for you here.
Our suite of MRes courses allow you to conduct interdisciplinary research and advance your knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Find out about fees and scholarships for our taught postgraduate courses.
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PhD opportunities
As a PhD student, you’ll be welcomed into a multidisciplinary community of research, collaboration and support. Studying at Bath provides you with a strong environment in which to pursue your research and contribute to socially significant research.
Find out more about the research taking place in our academic departments:
- Economics research
- Education research
- Health research
- Politics, Languages & International Studies research
- Psychology research
- Social & Policy Sciences research
In addition, and in collaboration with the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP), we also offer a number of interdisciplinary PhDs and Professional Doctorates.
You can find out more about funding opportunities and making an application for a PhD through the Doctoral College.
Contact details
Address
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
1 West, level 3
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath BA2 7AY
Postgraduate Taught Admissions enquiries
+44 (0)1225 385115
pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk
Doctoral College enquiries
+44 (0)1225 383463
doctoralcollege@bath.ac.uk
Available courses
- Criminology (MSc)
- European Social Policy (Master of Research - MRes)
- Global Challenges: Geopolitics, Inequalities and Mobilities (Masters in Research (MRes))
- Global Challenges & Transformations (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD)
- Global Political Economy (Masters in Research (MRes))
- Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development (MSc)
- International Development (Master of Research - MRes)
- International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability (MSc)
- International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action (MSc)
- International Development with Economics (MSc)
- Professional Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice (Professional Doctorate)
- Public Policy (MSc)
- Security, Conflict and Human Rights (Masters in Research (MRes))
- Social and Policy Sciences (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD)
- Social Policy (Master of Research - MRes)
- Social Work (Masters in Research (MRes))
- Sociology (Masters in Research (MRes))
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