11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Criminology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in criminal justice systems, social regulation, and crime-focused research.

The Psychology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human behaviour, cognitive processes, and psychological research.

The Aberystwyth University DProf Geography and Earth Sciences programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of AU staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The International Politics programme offered by Aberystwyth University enables students to undertake original doctoral research within a world-leading academic environment supported by internationally recognised supervision and a strong culture of research excellence.

The Department of European Languages at Aberystwyth University offers a range of opportunities for research in three major European Languages - French, German and Spanish. 

The Economics programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in economic analysis, policy evaluation, and quantitative research.

The Geography (Arts) programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human landscapes, societal transformation, and spatial perspectives on contemporary issues.

Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The Geography and Earth Sciences (Science) programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in environmental systems, landscape evolution, and planetary processes.

The Aberystwyth University DProf Psychology programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study. 

International Politics at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.