• 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.