PhD International Politics
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
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: Centre for Intelligence & International Security Studies (CIISS) Centre for the International Politics of Knowledge Centre of Welsh Politics and Society (CWPS) David Davies Memorial Institute (DDMI) (DDMI) Planetary Challenges and Politics Centre (PCPC)
Key highlights
- Department hosts several specialised research institutes and centres
- Includes Centre for Intelligence and International Security Studies
- Research centres run conferences, workshops and visiting speaker events
- Links between academics and policy-makers through knowledge transfer activities
- Centres cover Welsh politics, knowledge politics and planetary challenges
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in international politics
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Policy analyst
- Intelligence analyst
- Think tank researcher
- Diplomat
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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