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39 PhD programmes offered by the university
Fine Art
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.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in literary craftsmanship, narrative construction, and imaginative expression.
Psychology
The Psychology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human behaviour, cognitive processes, and psychological research.
Criminology
The Criminology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in criminal justice systems, social regulation, and crime-focused research.
History
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.
Geography and Earth Sciences
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.
European Languages
The Department of European Languages at Aberystwyth University offers a range of opportunities for research in three major European Languages - French, German and Spanish.
International Politics
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.
Geography (Arts)
The Geography (Arts) programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human landscapes, societal transformation, and spatial perspectives on contemporary issues.
Economics
The Economics programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in economic analysis, policy evaluation, and quantitative research.
History
The History programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in historical investigation, archival research, and interpretation of societal change.
Theatre, Film and Television Studies
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.
Law
The Law programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in legal scholarship, jurisprudential analysis, and regulatory interpretation.
Art History
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.
Physics
The Physics programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in fundamental physical processes, materials research, and space science.
Education
The Education programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in teaching practice, educational development, and learning policy.
Computer Science
The Computer Science programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in intelligent systems, computational innovation, and data-driven technologies.
Sport and Exercise Science
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.
BioInnovation
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.
Agriculture
The aim of this Professional Doctorate programme Agriculture from Aberystwyth University is to produce a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD, is more appropriate for those pursuing professional rather than academic careers.