Languages and Translation Studies (PhD) 36 months PHD Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
7+
The normal requirement for admission to all Research programmes in the School is a 2:1 (upper second class) degree award, or the overseas acceptable alternative, 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.

Applicants may be requested to submit their master’s dissertation or other appropriate research writing for review. Applicants may be interviewed.

Applicants are also required to submit a Research Proposal (word limit/suggested length: 2,000-3,000 words).

English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English are expected to have a recognised English-language qualification (e.g. IELTS with a total score of 7 and no subsection below 6.5), as the minimum requirement to be invited to interview. Written and oral competence in English might also be tested at interview.

3 Years
Jan
Apr

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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