13 PhD programmes offered by the university

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in French and Francophone Studies at Bangor University.

The English Literature course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Italian Studies. The Italian Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University  welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work. 

The Linguistics programme from Bangor University has been taught since the 1960s, making this department one of the first linguistics departments in the UK. They are a vibrant, accessible, friendly department with staff committed to providing an excellent doctoral student experience and strong academic support for the duration of your studies.  

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Translation Studies. The Translation Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

The Bilingualism programme at Bangor University provides the opportunity, support and skills development for students to undertake doctoral level independent research into issues and aspects relating to language, education, and cognition in the fields of bilingualism and multilingualism. 

The School of Modern Languages By Practice offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil by Practice in Translation Studies. The Translation Studies By Practice programme is offered at Bangor University.

The PhD programmes are usually 3 years of full-time study with a 60,000 to 100,000 word thesis being submitted at the end of the third year. The Celtic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

The English programme offered by Bangor University is awarded for a dissertation of not more than 60,000 words and the PhD for a dissertation normally of not more than 100,000 words.

The History programme is offered at Bangor University. History with specialisations in: Medieval and Early Modern History of Britain and Europe (including Medieval Normandy, Medieval Law and administration, Women, gender, power and identity in the Middle Ages, Popular Religion and Popular Culture in late medieval and early modern Britain and Europe, William of Orange and the ‘Glorious Revolution’

The Creative and Critical Writing course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.

Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Welsh History programme offered at Bangor University.