Overview
About the programme
The PhD in Welsh at Swansea University leads to a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government bodies or the private sector.
You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in any field of Welsh, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the Postgraduate Conference.
Programme Structure
Welsh research specialities at Swansea include:- Bilingualism and language planning
- Theory of literature
- Translation techniques and technology
- Literature over the centuries
- Welsh for adults and language acquisition
- Legal and Social History
- Law and Minority Languages
- Devolution
- Drama, film, animation, broadcasting and digital media
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.
- As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
- As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.
Tuition Fee
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17150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17150 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Swansea
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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