Queen’s Anniversary Prize
We held a conference to present some of the research that led to the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
Video: Sustainability challenged in West Africa
Dr Roy Maconachie has made a video examining the affects of the rapidly changing global economy on sustainable resource management practices in Nigeria.
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Video: Queen's Anniversary Prize
This film showcases some of the work on influential applied research into child poverty and support for vulnerable families.
Video: Centre for Death and Society
View a film about the Centre for Death and Society. John Troyer discusses his work looking at modern crematorium equipment, and Kate Woodthorpe discusses her work into attitudes of cemetery use.
Research student insights
Cynthia Cueva-Luna joins us from the University of Texas, America, for her MPhil/PhD.
Prize Fellowship Posts
Our Prize Fellowships are an exceptional opportunity for outstanding post-doctoral researchers to develop their academic career in a supportive and well-resourced research environment. Read More
Application Deadline
11/06/12Undergraduate study
Open Day highlights
Dr Barbra Teater talks about the BSc Social Work & Applied Social Studies programme at the Open Day 2011.
Social Work Rankings
| University | Rank |
| Bath | 1 |
| Lancaster | 2 |
| York | 3 |
| Keele | 4 |
Source: Complete University Guide 2012
Social Policy and Sociology
We are also ranked 3rd in BSc Social Policy and 5th in BSc Sociology
Postgraduate study
Research degrees
Research degrees
We have opportunities for students interested in undertaking a research degree.
Our Departmental research is focused on the disciplines of social policy, sociology, social work and international development.
Researching a PhD
Research student Juan Pablo Ferrero talks about his PhD in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.
Research student insights
Ricardo has been conducting research on ‘neoliberal’ social policy reforms and their impact on the welfare of Mexican families. Read more »
Research
Queen’s Anniversary Prize
We have been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the country’s most prestigious national recognition for a UK academic or vocational institution.
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Prize Fellowship Posts
Our Prize Fellowships are an exceptional opportunity for outstanding post-doctoral researchers to develop their academic career.
