Aberystwyth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Modern Languages Department at Aberystwyth University provides PhD programs covering diverse subject areas. Doctoral candidates frequently conduct significant portions of their research at international libraries and archives while maintaining supervision from their Aberystwyth advisors. The Department prioritizes both education and scholarly investigation, recognizing that academic progress outpaces traditional textbooks. They emphasize learning directly from leading researchers in their fields. During the 2014 Research Excellence Framework evaluation, the university ranked among the top 50 for research influence and concentration, with 77% of qualified staff participating and 95% of research achieving global recognition.