Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Librarianship)
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #501 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022
$22,876 /Yr
£17,200 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $22876 (GBP 17200) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $21526 (GBP 16185) |
2021 | $28425 (GBP 21372) |
Important Dates
Applications take place on rolling basis
- The Ph.D in Librarianship at Aberystwyth University is a 3 years program.
- Research may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum periods of study for a Master’s Degree (MPhil) are one year full-time or two years part-time. For a doctoral degree (Ph.D) the minimum period is three years full-time or five years part-time. For those candidates who already possess a Master's Degree obtained by research or advanced study, the period of study is reduced by one year.
- The Department of Information Studies is able to supervise students researching into any aspect of modern librarianship or information science. The topic for research is chosen by the applicant, who should submit a proposal outlining the aims and methodology of the research. Intending applicants are invited to make informal inquiries about the suitability and viability of the topics before a formal application is submitted, and staff of the Department will advise candidates on the development of acceptable proposals if necessary.
- In the case of the Doctoral degree (Ph.D), a clear indication of the amount of original work to be undertaken will be required.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should have a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent from a recognized University.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related subject from a recognized University.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program
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( #6 out of 7 in UK 2018)
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,792/Yr$1,347 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student$ 59,701/Yr$44,888 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 26,831/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (31st Oct 2025) Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (30th Jun 2026) | USD 27,930 /Yr GBP 21,000 /Yr |
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