Research course

Languages and Translation Studies

Institution
Cardiff University · Cardiff School of Modern Languages
Qualifications
PhDMPhil

Entry requirements

The normal requirement for admission to all Research programmes in the School is a 2:1 (upper second class) degree award, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject.

However, we consider all individual applicants on their specific merits. If you do not have the standard qualifications for the course you may still apply and your application will be considered. Interviews may be conducted to identify and assess the academic merit of prospective students.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

Our research community of academics and scholars are committed to producing world-class research and our ranking at 7th place in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework is evidence of our strong international reputation for excellence.

Our research programme aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

We offer supervision across a wide range of research topics, including

  • History and memory
  • Culture and identity
  • Languages and translation Studies
  • Global area studies
  • History and ideologies
  • Conflict and development
  • Literary and textual studies
  • Cultural studies
  • Visual cultures

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    60-84 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MPhil
    part time
    12-36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Team
Email
languages-pg-admissions@cardiff.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)29 2087 0824