MPhil Modern Languages at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in Modern Languages at Swansea University, based on a substantial supervised project in the student's own area of interest, assessed by thesis and viva. Modern Languages covers Arabic, Mandarin-Chinese, French, German and Hispanic Studies, with research strengths in written culture and European cinema.

Department: Modern Languages | Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Intake: October 2026 or January, April or July 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research supervised by two academics, with fortnightly meetings in the first term, leading to a thesis of up to 100,000 words (PhD) or 60,000 words (MPhil) examined by viva. Research groups include CODAH, CEPSAM, the Contemporary German Culture group and GENCAS; skills and training programmes run alongside, and teaching of undergraduate tutorials is possible from year two.

Career pathways

A pathway to academia, or employment in education, government or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and a master's degree in a related subject, held or expected. MPhil: a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, held or expected. English language (if not a first-language speaker): IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component, or another approved test. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal or synopsis, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One academic reference is required before the application goes to the faculty research admissions tutor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,900 a year (2026/27). MPhil full-time tuition, year 1; start Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 Source

Intake: October 2026 or January, April or July 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

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