Overview
The International Politics and Relations PhD programme at Aberystwyth University is among the most successful in the world. Students undertaking PhD research are an integral part of the Department’s renowned research culture. Their considerable achievements are indicated in several prize winning theses, high quality published work, and success in the job market.
Learning outcomes
The free exchange of ideas and a plurality of approaches are the underlying values of a programme devoted to the achievement of scholarly excellence. This commitment to research excellence is supported by unparalleled departmental support and the best supervision practices in the field.
An internationally recognised group of scholars are experienced in supervising original PhD research falling into several broad areas:
- Foreign and Defence Policy
- European and Welsh Politics
- International Relations Theory
- Normative International Theory
- Postcolonialism
- Intelligence Studies
- International History
- Military History
- Cold War History
- Security Studies
- Strategic Studies
- Third World
- Global Health
Programme Structure
An internationally recognised group of scholars are experienced in supervising original PhD research falling into several broad areas:
- Foreign and Defence Policy
- European and Welsh Politics
- International Relations Theory
- Normative International Theory
- Postcolonialism
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
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Credits
- Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 53 other PhDs in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for entry to our PhD programme are generally expected to hold a First or high Upper Second Class Honours degree from a British university (or equivalent from a non-UK university), and to have a strong performance in a relevant Masters degree.
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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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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