Information and Library Studies PhD

Aberystwyth University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Llanbadarn Campus
Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 5 years

On campus - h Llanbadarn Campus
Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 3 years

Key Course Facts

Duration	5 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Llanbadarn Campus
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, PhD
Subject	Librarianship

Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Llanbadarn Campus
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy, PhD
Subject	Librarianship

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Course Description

Departmental research areas include: health information management; education and training; services to children and young people and education; historical and bibliographical studies; Welsh studies; management studies; electronic information services; archives and records management.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.

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