Overview

This International Politics programme offered by Aberystwyth University supports independent investigation across a wide spectrum of political and international issues. Research projects may address topics such as foreign policy, global development, security, intelligence, migration, international history, postcolonialism, political institutions, and international relations theory. Interdisciplinary proposals and projects that challenge conventional disciplinary boundaries are also encouraged.

Key Facts

Doctoral candidates become active contributors to the scholarly community within the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University. Researchers benefit from engagement with specialist centres, conferences, workshops, visiting speakers, and knowledge-exchange activities that connect academic work with policymakers and practitioners. These activities also support the development of publications and future career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Topics

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

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00

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More details

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

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 52 other PhDs in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic 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

Applications for postgraduate study should be made online via the Postgraduate Admissions Application Portal.

To make an application, firstly visit our Course Pages and find the details of the course for which you wish to apply. Once you have found your chosen Course Page, select the “Apply Now” button to start your application.

The Postgraduate Admissions Application Portal will ask you to provide us with your personal details, confirm your course selection(s) and upload documents in support of your application. Please have you supporting documents saved in PDF format and ready to upload to your online application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22870 GBP / year

≈ 22870 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

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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