About Phd International Politics in Aberystwyth University
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 is renowned for its pioneering research and is recognised as number one in the UK for the study of international politics. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014), the Department of International Politics was placed best in Wales with 69% of publications submitted rated as world leading..
The Department has recently moved into a purpose-built state of the art new building which provides first class facilities for staff and students alike and reflects the Department’s global reputation.
Entry Requirements:
Good Undergraduate degree 2.1 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 60.0 or above. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Those who are not graduates, we will consider applicants with other experience which gives an equivalent basis for entry, but they must satisfy the University that they are of the required academic standard to pursue postgraduate study.
English Language Requirements:
If you have a Bachelor’s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test. Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency. For further information please see our English Language requirements page.
Aberystwyth University Highlights
Type of Institution |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Endowment |
£48.4 million |
Number of campuses |
Three campuses |
Number/Percentage of International Students |
18% |
Total number of Professors |
395 |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
90% |
Graduate Job Rate |
92% |
Number of Residence Vacancy |
3100 |
International Fee |
£13,200-14,750 |
Number of Academic Programmes |
Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
Mode of Programme |
Full time, online and distance learning |
Scholarship Investment |
£40,000 |
Average Graduate Salary |
£18,500 a year |
Residential Investment |
£45 million |
Aberystwyth University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Cost |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Tuition fees |
13,600 – 16,800 |
Food, Laundry & Toiletries |
1,800 |
Books, Equipment & Stationery |
150 |
Social |
1,170 |
Clothing |
200 |
Travel Home |
200 |
T.V. Licence |
150.50 |
Extras |
400 |
Total |
17,670.5 – 20,870.5 |