Overview
Why undertake a PhD in History at Aberystwyth University?
- Aberystwyth boasts research facilities unparalleled at most UK universities and the town’s outstanding resources in books and manuscripts greatly enhance Aberystwyth’s appeal to the historian.
- Aberystwyth boasts library resources amongst the best in Europe and contains expansive source material for the medieval, early modern and modern periods.
- Situated next to the university campus is the National Library of Wales, one of the UK’s five copyright libraries. The National Library houses many collections relating to the British Isles in general, and has been since its inception the world's leading repository for archives relating to the history of Wales and beyond, many of them still awaiting exploration.
- Aberystwyth is also home to a number of research-led institutions that are useful to historians of many periods and interests. These include (besides the National Library), the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales, and the Ceredigion Record Office.
Programme Structure
Topics available in this program include:
- research design
- ways of reading
- political and historical cultures
- the history of science and medicine
- media history
- social and economic history
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applicants for research programmes should make their applications as early as possible; most will apply between November and January.
Language
Credits
- Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.
Delivered
Disciplines
History View 150 other PhDs in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
- Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Tuition Fee
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International
16185 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16185 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
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