Doctoral College: who we are and what we do
The Doctoral College team provides support to all prospective and current doctoral students to enable them to join and thrive in our research community.
Doctoral College
We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.
About us
Find out more about what we offer and how to contact us.
Contacting the Doctoral College
You can contact the Doctoral College by phone or email during office hours, and in-person at selected times during the week.
Apply for doctoral study
If you're interested in applying for doctoral study at the University of Bath, our Admissions team are here to help you with enquiries, support you through your application, and give information about studentships. Find out about our:
- programmes of study
- Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training
- funding for postgraduate research
- how to apply for doctoral study
You can also experience the University at our next Postgraduate Virtual Open Day.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate research
Find support for doctoral students and supervisors
We understand that doing a research degree is a significant undertaking and can be challenging. We have a range of support for students, supervisors and staff who work with them.
- For new students:
- View our induction information
- Find out about peer mentoring
- View our induction information
- For current students:
- Find out about your academic milestones
- View our resources for doctoral students
- View our guidance and forms
- Understand the support available
- For staff who support doctoral students:
- Check out our resources for staff
- Check out our resources for staff
Develop your researcher skills
Researcher development is not only important for your career development, but it is also a requirement of doctoral study. Current students can access so many development opportunities to develop your skills and get involved with your research community.
- You can access training and online resources through our online portal MyDoctoralDevelopment.
- You can take part in development opportunities such as Leadership in Action or our annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
- You can meet with a Doctoral Coach to support your professional development.
Doctoral news
Find out more about the latest events and activities from our research students and staff.
Highlighting high-impact research at the Doctoral College's first Doctoral Festival of Ideas 2024
Find out more about the Doctoral Festival of Ideas that took place at the University of Bath on Monday 24 - Wednesday 26 June 2024.
A summary of our pilot residential programme for doctoral researchers finishing their doctorates
Find out about our pilot residential programme for doctoral researchers that are approaching the final stages of their doctorates.
Celebrating our community at the Doctoral Research Celebration Evening 2024
Find out more about our Doctoral Research Celebration Evening 2024 that took place at Komedia on Thursday 13 June 2024.
About the University
We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance, research excellence, student satisfaction and graduate employment.
Contact us
You can contact someone in the Doctoral College by phone or email during office hours. You can also visit us in person at selected times.
Find out more about contacting the Doctoral College.