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
On this page you can find out more about what we offer
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 current students
We understand that doing a research degree is a significant undertaking and can be challenging. We have a range of support for our students and staff who work with them. For example:
Make the most of your doctoral experience
There are many ways for you to get involved with your research community. Sign up to an event, organise one of your own or engage virtually with us on social media.
- get involved with one of our events programme:
- organise your own social or research event:
- take part in one of our student competitions:
- nominate yourself or others for awards schemes
- read doctoral student blogs
Develop your researcher skills
Gaining transferable skills can enhance your future career prospects. Read about the difference it makes, find out how to get started and book onto a DoctoralSkills course.
Find out more about professional development
Doctoral news
Read more about the latest events and news from our Doctoral students
Surviving in Exceptional Times: podcasts by doctoral students
A group of doctoral students created a podcast series documenting the 'lockdown experiences' of University students and staff in these unprecedented times.
University of Bath doctoral students share in Nobel Peace Prize awarded to World Food Programme
Bath students Grace Igweta and Willy Nyeko both work for the WFP and are currently studying on our Professional Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice.
Doctoral students benefit from free start-up business support.
Entrepreneurial students snapped up a two-day workshop to learn how to spot commercial opportunities in their research.
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 during office hours. In the current restrictions we are working remotely and can be contacted by email, or by phone or video call through MS Teams on our usual numbers.