Social and Policy Sciences PhD
University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Social
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Social and Policy Sciences PhD
Social and Policy Sciences PhD
University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
About this programme
Deepen your knowledge and research skills for an academic or professional career that focuses on social and public policy.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years · Full-time; minimum 2, typically 4 years.
- Tuition
- £24,450 / year
- English
- Duolingo English Test 130 · IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 100
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- July, June, September
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- First or 2:1 honours degree in an appropriate subject. A Master's or research training is normally required; applicants without are considered case-by-case.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (13)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council: University of Bath PhD programmeFully funded · Deadline 2025-11-30
- EPSRC Doctoral Landscape AwardFully funded
- Study as a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) student at BathFully funded · Deadline 2026-01-09
- The Brian Nicholson PhD ScholarshipFully funded
- Three Hughes PhD Scholarships supporting research on SustainabilityFully funded
- YLSY funding for doctoral students from TurkeyFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually