PhD Direct (History)
University of South Wales
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Treforest Campus

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Treforest Campus

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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Treforest Campus

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APR-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Treforest Campus

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JAN-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Treforest Campus

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Full Time

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APR-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Treforest Campus

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Full Time

Start date

JAN-27

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Learn to become an independent researcher by undertaking a significant and original piece of supervised research. You will write up your research and produce a submission for examination which you will defend by viva voce. Become an expert, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact through original research. We are committed to nurturing a pipeline of research talent and creating a culture that enables all our researchers to achieve their research ambitions.

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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55th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
What students say
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Ellie
24 Nov 25

Central and the staff are reliable..Read more

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Ben
24 Nov 25

Best aspects are the lecturers they’re great and it’s very informative and the campus building has a really good feel to it. I don’t live on campus so I can’t speak about that but..Read more

Entry requirements

Typical requirements: An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and / or appropriate, relevant equivalent qualifications/experience. Additional requirements include: A single research proposal of approximately 2,000 words is required unless you are applying for a funded studentship which has a specified project. (Only one research proposal is permitted.) Two references on headed paper. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic/professional ability. References provided by relatives are not acceptable. Applications that do not include references and / or a research proposal will be rejected as will applications that include multiple research proposals.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

£18,970 per year

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Students from International

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The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

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Ellie
24 Nov 25
History - BA (Hons)
Central and the staff are reliable...
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Ben
24 Nov 25
History - BA (Hons)
Best aspects are the lecturers they’re great and it’s very informative and the campus building has a really good feel to it. I don’t live on campus so I can’t speak about that but...
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University of South Wales
Llantwit Rd Pontypridd Cardiff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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