Overview

The research interests of our staff are varied and include the Welsh language, Welsh literature, creative and critical writing as well as the social and international aspects of language planning.

The originality and rigour of our research make the School of Welsh at Cardiff University a popular choice for those interested in postgraduate study.

Distinctive features

Annual series of research seminars and conferences

Language Planning and Policy Research Unit

Opportunities to teach in the School and the Welsh Language Teaching Centre (Welsh for Adults)

Collaborative research with several North American and European institutions, for instance in Canada and Ireland

Close links with the Welsh Government and other national institutions including the National History Museum, St. Fagans.

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Programme Structure

Research areas:

Welsh literature (medieval, renaissance, modern)

Literary and critical theory

Sociolinguistics (including Patagonia and Ireland)

Language planning and policy

Religion and popular culture

Textual transmission: oral and written

Welsh American Studies

Second language acquisition/Welsh for adults

Creative and Critical Writing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees: £2,503

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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