Teaching during your doctoral studies
Find out more about the value of teaching experience as a doctoral student, how to get involved and what support is available.
Value of teaching
Undertaking teaching during your doctoral studies is a great way to develop a variety of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers inside and beyond academia. Project management, communication, coaching and problem solving are just some of the skills you will use every time you lead a class.
"Teaching enhances doctoral students' ability to translate their research to different audiences which is an essential skill for a successful researcher." Professor Cassie Wilson, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student Experience)
How to start teaching as a doctoral student
There are plenty of opportunities for you to teach here at Bath, and with external organisations too. Have a look through our comprehensive guide how to find opportunities within the University. It covers everything you need to know, including mandatory training, approval to teach, resources and support contacts.
You can also use the opportunity to get qualified as an Associate Fellow of Higher Education
As well as opportunities to gain valuable teaching experience within the University there are plenty of opportunities externally too, via organisations like The Brilliant Club.
Find out how to start teaching at the University
‘Thanks to teaching, I can take that step back, reflect and improve’