Welsh, MPhil
Swansea University
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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A PhD or MPhil in Welsh enables you to undertake a substantial project rooted in your own passions and interests.It 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.The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.The Research Excellence Framework 2014 adjudged that 100% of ...Read more

A PhD or MPhil in Welsh enables you to undertake a substantial project rooted in your own passions and interests.

It 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.

The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.

The Research Excellence Framework 2014 adjudged that 100% of the Welsh Department's research work was of a world-class standard or better, and that 69% of the work submitted was of international standard or world-leading. This is the best result among Welsh departments that presented their work individually to the research survey.

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

Your project will be agreed in consultation with supervisors and we recommend these discussions are started before applying, to help draw up an initial proposal.

Programme Summary

This MPhil in Welsh at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 60,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be an opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences.

Programme Aims

This Masters programme will provide students with:

The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.

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WUSCA ranking:
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40/101
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37th
What students say
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Emma
06 Dec 23

Best is the lecturers they're so supportive and worst is lack of sufficient mental health support..Read more

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Emma
07 Dec 22

The location is incredible! I studied on Singleton Campus which is surrounded by breath taking beaches and stunning parks. The campus and the city itself has a very friendly..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£17,150 per year

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Students from EU

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Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £17,150; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £18,000. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£17,150 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £17,150; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £18,000. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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