MPhil (Master of Philosophy) at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

An MPhil is awarded for critical investigation and evaluation of an approved topic, demonstrating an understanding of research methods appropriate to the field through a thesis. It can be undertaken in any subject for which Bath Spa can provide research supervision.

Faculty: Graduate College (all Schools of Study) | Duration: Full-time: minimum 18 months, maximum 36 months; part-time: minimum 30 months, maximum 48 months | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The thesis is no more than 20,000 words in science, art and design practice and practice-based music and performing arts, or 40,000 words in social sciences, humanities and education, and is defended by viva voce.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Student-led research degree: you develop a research proposal and secure a supervisor before applying through the Bath Spa admissions portal (contact the relevant School Higher Degrees Tutor or [email protected]).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Research degrees standard band, UK full-time annual fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,485 a year (2026/27). Research degrees standard band, international annual fee Source

Duration: Full-time: minimum 18 months, maximum 36 months; part-time: minimum 30 months, maximum 48 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/how-to-apply/research-degrees/apply-now/

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