PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

A PhD is awarded for critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic and making an independent and original contribution to knowledge. 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 24 months, maximum 60 months; part-time: minimum 36 months, maximum 84 months | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The thesis is defended by oral examination (viva voce); it should not exceed 40,000 words in science, art and design practice and practice-based music and performing arts, or 80,000 words in social sciences, humanities and education.

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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 24 months, maximum 60 months; part-time: minimum 36 months, maximum 84 months

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

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