About these fees
These fees are for new students starting in the 2026/27 academic year only. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all Â鶹´«Ã½ students.
For standard PhD courses, you can choose to pursue your PhD full time or part time. If you want to study part time, you can choose between three full-time equivalent (FTE) modes of study. All other part-time doctoral programmes are only available as 0.5 FTE.
Annual fee increases
Once you have started your studies, you should budget for an increase of up to 8% each year for every further year of study; we will not increase your fees each year by more than this percentage. The amount you need to pay will be set out when you re-register with the University at the beginning of each academic year.
If you want to know the specific tuition fees for your course before you re-register, contact Student Finance at stu-fin@bath.ac.uk
If you defer your entry, you will pay the fees for the year that you start your course and these may be more than 8% higher than the previous year.
Understanding your fee status
If you're an EU national your fee status may be Home or Overseas, depending on your circumstances.
Tuition fees
| Full-time | Home | Overseas |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | £5,238 | £24,450 |
| Integrated PhD Management | £5,238 | £24,450 |
| MRes Management | £5,238 | £24,450 |
| Part-time | Home | Overseas |
|---|---|---|
| PhD (0.5 FTE) | £2,619 | £12,225 |
| PhD (0.6 FTE) | £3,143 | £14,670 |
| PhD (0.8 FTE) | £4,190 | £19,560 |
| Integrated PhD Management | £2,619 | £12,225 |
| MRes Management | £2,619 | £12,225 |
| DBA (Higher Education Management) - total cost for first two years (£11,025 each year) | £22,050 | £22,050 |
| DBA (Higher Education Management) - annual fee for year 3 onwards (subject to annual review) | £2,200 | £2,200 |
Discounted fees for staff and Bath alumni
If you're a Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate or staff member, you may be eligible for discounted postgraduate tuition fees. Find out about fee discounts for: