PhD

International Politics

Key Facts

Course Code L2442

  • Qualification

    PhD

  • Course duration

    3 years

Available for September start 2025

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Founded in 1919, the Department of International Politics is the oldest department of its kind in the world. We have an international reputation for our research, known wherever the subject is studied. 

The Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth is a leading centre of innovative research in international relations and politics, and is recognised around the globe as a place where exciting new insights into national, international and global challenges are developed.

Typical Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.

English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

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Course Overview

The Departmental of International Politics is home to a number of research institutes and centres. Each of these organisations focuses on one or more specialised areas of research. Their activities include putting on conferences and workshops; hosting visiting speakers; and facilitating interaction and knowledge transfer between academics and policy-makers.

These include:

Modules September start - 2025

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis (for social scientists) PGM1010 10

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh