European Social Policy

By exploring the in-depth methods and approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, you’ll gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working researcher in the field of European social policy.

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

This European Social Policy degree offered at University of Bath is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.

Graduate prospects

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative and qualitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of European social policy research and enquiry.

Courses include:

• Research methods in social sciences

• Dissertation

• Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives

• Independent research essay

• Knowledge, data, and our digital social world