39 PhD programmes offered by the university

The teaching of Fine Art at Aberystwyth University is now in its 90th year and our splendidly restored Edwardian building celebrates its centenary. The School is well equipped with large studios, print workshops, darkrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a MacSuite, galleries, archive room, and Museum.

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 Creative Writing programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in literary craftsmanship, narrative construction, and imaginative expression.

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 Aberystwyth University DProf programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of 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 History programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in historical investigation, archival research, and interpretation of societal change.

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

Theatre, Film and Television Studies 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 Law programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in legal scholarship, jurisprudential analysis, and regulatory interpretation.

The teaching of Art History at Aberystwyth University is now in its 90th year and our splendidly restored Edwardian building celebrates its centenary. The School is well equipped with large studios, print workshops, darkrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a MacSuite, galleries, archive room, and Museum.

The Computer Science programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in intelligent systems, computational innovation, and data-driven technologies.

The Sport and Exercise Science programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in the scientific analysis of human movement, exercise, and sporting performance through research in biomechanics, physiology, and psychology.

The Education programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in teaching practice, educational development, and learning policy.

The Physics programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in fundamental physical processes, materials research, and space science.

BioInnovation at Aberystwyth University is focused upon enhancing circularity and sustainability in food and other bio-based business, from production, through to processing and supply chains.

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