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PhD History and Welsh History at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MPhil and PhD degrees in History and Welsh History supervised by historians with expertise across a broad chronological, geographical and thematic range, from the medieval to the modern period across the globe.

Department: School of History, Archaeology and Religion  |  Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 1 year) full-time; part-time opportunities available  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original doctoral research, with an innovative PhD Training Programme and involvement in research centres and study groups such as the Centre for the Study of Medieval Society and Culture and the Central and East European Research Group.

Career pathways

Preparation for careers in academia, research, public service, teaching, the media and the private sector.

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Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in history and related humanities and social science disciplines. Applicants should normally hold a first degree with first or upper second class Honours or an acceptable alternative in an appropriate subject field. Welsh speakers are welcome. English language: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or acceptable alternative.

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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