PhD Welsh at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PhD in Welsh is a research degree at Singleton Park Campus for a substantial project agreed with supervisors. Students are supervised by two academics, meeting fortnightly in the first term.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication | Department: Welsh | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research specialities include bilingualism and language planning, literary theory, translation techniques and technology, literature, devolution, Welsh for adults and language acquisition, legal and social history, law and minority languages, and drama, film, animation, broadcasting and digital media.

Career pathways

Pathway to academia, or employment in education, government bodies or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master's degree with a minimum overall grade of Merit; applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) without a master's are considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also consider the research proposal, interview performance, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

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 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time PhD tuition, year 1, October 2026 to July 2027 start. Later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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