Aberystwyth University Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Librarianship] From Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1872established year
7163enrollment
Public
Partner [2 Courses]

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

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$22876 (GBP 17200)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
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.

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


Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Ranking

2018

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Library Sciences 49 out of 50 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 7 in UK 2018)

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