PhD Welsh at Cardiff University

Programme overview

Research in the School of Global Humanities, a leading centre for Celtic Studies, covering the Welsh language, Welsh literature, creative and critical writing and social and international aspects of language planning.

Department: School of Global Humanities | Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 1 year) full-time; PhD 5 years (MPhil 2 years) part-time | Intake: January, April, July, October | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research with an annual series of research seminars and conferences, the Language Planning and Policy Research Unit and opportunities to teach in the School and the Welsh Language Teaching Centre.

Career pathways

Careers in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in Welsh or other humanities and social science subjects. A 1st or upper 2nd class UK Honours degree, or acceptable alternative, is required. Candidates who have not graduated in Welsh and wish to submit in Welsh must satisfy the School of their written and oral skills; submission in English is also welcomed. Students without an MA or research methods training normally follow the research skills module of the taught MA. English language: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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