Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil in Welsh in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,450
(c. USD25,922.57)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Renowned for its academic excellence, the School of Welsh stands as a premier hub for Celtic Studies research across the UK. Our faculty's diverse research spans Welsh linguistics, literary studies, creative and analytical writing, along with the societal and global dimensions of language policy. The innovative and thorough nature of our research attracts numerous postgraduate candidates to Cardiff's School of Welsh. We equip students with specialized knowledge for professional paths in language policy, media, public sector, education, administration, and academic investigation. The School offers comprehensive training and robust support, with its postgraduate body playing a key role in enhancing the University's global research standing. Alumni from this program have advanced to positions in academia, research institutions, media organizations, educational settings, government agencies, and publishing houses.
Full-time program lengths - PhD: 3 years, MPhil: 1 year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Suitable for graduates in Welsh or other Humanities and Social Science subjects. Students who have not completed an MA or a research methods training course normally follow the research skills module of the taught MA while preparing for their MPhil/PhD thesis.
A 1st or an upper 2nd class UK Honours degree, or equivalent, is required.
Candidates who wish to submit their MPhil or PhD dissertation in Welsh, and who have not graduated in Welsh, must satisfy the School as to the standard of their written and oral skills in the language.
The School of Welsh also welcomes applications from UK or overseas non-Welsh speaking students who wish to study and submit their MPhil or PhD dissertation through the medium of English.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each sub-score)
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 4 or SL 5
A 1st or an upper 2nd class UK Honours degree, or equivalent, is required.
Candidates who wish to submit their MPhil or PhD dissertation in Welsh, and who have not graduated in Welsh, must satisfy the School as to the standard of their written and oral skills in the language.
The School of Welsh also welcomes applications from UK or overseas non-Welsh speaking students who wish to study and submit their MPhil or PhD dissertation through the medium of English.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each sub-score)
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
19,450