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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

International Politics

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the PhD International Politics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Political Theory and Epistemology
Research Methods in International Politics
Global Governance and International Institutions
Conflict
Security and Strategic Studies
Advanced International Political Economy
Regional Powers and Geopolitical Analysis
Doctoral Research Methods and Ethics
Thesis Research and Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,500£28,000
3 years£18,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£22,000£29,000£36,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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