Overview

We are also interested in how culture is shared in society, through access to books in libraries, artefacts in museums and historical documents in archives. The Department has a long and prestigious history in providing education and skills for professional library staff throughout the world.

You can study with us on campus or by distance learning. Our graduates work in libraries, schools, hospitals, businesses, government departments and record offices. Their skills are highly valued by a wide range of employers both nationally and internationally.

Learning outcomes

The Department of Librarianship at Aberystwyth University is able to supervise students researching into any aspect of modern librarianship or information science.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Manuscript Skills: Post Medieval Palaeographic and Diplomatic

Principles of Research Design

Research Skills and Personal Development

Ways of Reading

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Library Science View 3 other PhDs in Library Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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

18060 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18060 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Aberystwyth

700 - 1300 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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