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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.


Prospective doctoral applicants and offer holders


We offer a range of doctoral programmes – PhDs, Integrated PhDs and Professional Doctorates – across the University.

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.

Hear from our current students about their experiences of undertaking a PhD at the University of Bath.

Find out more about applying for postgraduate research
A group of University of Bath doctoral students at their graduation ceremony

Support for current doctoral students


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:

Our Doctoral Resource Hub provides information for students including tailored support at each stage of the doctoral journey, support for your studies and your research, personal support, your doctoral development, and how we seek your feedback to continually improve our provision to students.

Access our Doctoral Resource Hub
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Support for staff


Supervisors and staff are critical to the success of supporting and developing our doctoral students. You can access two resources to support you in guiding and advising your students effectively.

  • The Doctoral Supervisor Toolkit provides a wealth of guidance to specifically support supervisors in the crucial role that they play in supporting and guiding their students.
  • The Doctoral Resource Hub provides information for students and staff including tailored support at each stage of the doctoral journey.
Access our staff resources
Staff support

Doctoral news

Find out more about the latest events and activities from our research students and staff.


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.