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Department of Education
We conduct research and teach courses to further our understanding of a range of education-related issues nationally and internationally.
Study education
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Taught postgraduate courses in education
Our Department of Education offers a range of postgraduate courses, from taught master's to research degrees.
Department of Education postgraduate research
View our MPhil, PhD and Doctor of Education (EdD) courses available in the Department of Education.
From Shandong to success: A journey of growth and belonging ÐÔÊÓ½ç
Yanyan shares the story of her journey to Bath, where she found academic growth and a safe and welcoming city, while studying for her master’s degree and PhD.
Lola on opening doors and discovering new career opportunities
Lola, a BA (Hons) Education with Psychology student, talks about how working with the Students’ Union has helped shape her future career ideas.
Making a difference to my community with a master's ÐÔÊÓ½ç: SofÃa's story
From receiving a special commendation for her dissertation, to becoming a role model for her students, SofÃa reflects on her MA TESOL degree ÐÔÊÓ½ç.
Our research
We are involved in a wide range of research activities, including collaborative projects at both national and international levels.
Government investment lifted young people’s hopes in ‘left behind’ areas, new research shows
Study finds optimism rising in social mobility ‘cold spots’, bucking national downward trend
Labour must address levelling-up failures by promoting a strong skills base in weaker economies
If Labour is serious about tackling regional economic inequalities, it must reverse Tory education policies, specifically the ‘levelling-up’ agenda – new study.
London Inclusion Charter launch underpinned by ÐÔÊÓ½ç research
Work undertaken by Department of Education colleagues informed the first City-wide charter of its type launched by the London Mayor.
Fears about the future of the planet will impact all of us – it’s how we act on them that matters
Eco-distress is rising around the world, but a new article in the journal Nature by psychologists suggests this could be a positive catalyst for action.
Dr Sam Carr writes for The Conversation.
Department of Education research
Our research interests are broad. They concern educational leadership, globalisation, teaching and educational practice.
Our Department in the media
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
Head of the Department of Education, Elisabeth Barratt Hacking, blogs about our new collaborative project with the Mayor of Bath.
In this new blog Professor Bharat Pankhania, the Mayor of Bath, reflects on a new initiative with the University supporting his Mayoral theme for 2025/26.
Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle explains how children learn informally through their hobbies, like skateboarding and painting during the school holidays.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Bath Mayor launches inaugural PhD placements
In a joint initiative with the Mayor of Bath, two PhD students from the University explore the gaps in educational attainment in Bath and North East Somerset.
Department of Education welcomes Dr Pedro Flores-Crespo as Visiting Research Fellow
Dr Pedro Flores-Crespo, from Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) in Mexico, will work at the ÐÔÊÓ½ç until March 2026.
Bath researchers share insights on NEET prevention in Parliament
Dr Alison Douthwaite and Professor Ceri Brown from Bath's Department of Education were in Parliament on Tuesday 28 October for an evidence session.
New Mental Health Research Group launches in Bath to support young people
New £11m Bath research group will partner with local services to boost youth mental health support across BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire.
ÐÔÊÓ½ç to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers
University receives part of £54m Global Talent Fund to help attract and support top international researchers to the UK.
The British Academic Written English Secondary School (BAWESS) corpus project aims to improve teaching and learning outcomes at secondary schools.
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