PhD Languages and Translation Studies at Cardiff University

Programme overview

A research programme in the School of Modern Languages offering supervision across history and memory, culture and identity, languages and translation studies, global area studies, conflict and development, literary and textual studies, cultural studies and visual cultures.

Department: School of Modern Languages | Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 1 year) full-time; PhD 5-7 years (MPhil up to 3 years) part-time | Intake: January, April, July, October | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised doctoral research, with a Research in Progress seminar series, a personal allocation of research funds and a leading role in language-based area studies within the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership.

Career pathways

Academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The normal requirement is a 2:1 degree, or overseas acceptable alternative, in a relevant subject; applicants without it may still apply and be considered. Applicants may be asked to submit a master's dissertation or other research writing, may be interviewed, and must submit a research proposal of 2,000-3,000 words. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS total 7 with no subsection below 6.5 (minimum to be invited to interview).

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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