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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Complete your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) here, conducting original academic research and making a new contribution to your specific field of study.

As the highest level of academic qualification we offer, a PhD gives you the platform to make significant advances in your chosen area of interest. You can make new discoveries, test new theories and push the boundaries of current knowledge and understanding.

PhD opportunities are available in all our academic departments.

At Aberystwyth, you will be part of our vibrant research community.

You will be surrounded by expert academic staff who will able to support your development and collaborate on aspects of your research. You will contribute to the research life of your academic department and the university as a whole.

Further information on PhD study:

• To complete a PhD takes 3-4 years of full-time study and up to 7 years of part-time study;
• To apply for PhD study you should hold or expect to achieve an upper second class honours (2:1 honours) or above. Some departments will also expect to see evidence of Masters level study;
• A research proposal is required for all PhD applications unless there is a predetermined research proposal attached to a funded project. Please check with the relevant academic department if unsure;
• For advice on how to compose and refine your PhD research proposal please see our "Research Proposal Guidelines";
• The culmination of your PhD study will be the production of a dissertation (80,000-100,000 words) based on your research. You must then present and defend this at an oral examination, or viva, assessed relevant internal/external examiners ;
• Although you will have a supervisor and other academic staff to provide support, the onus is on you to undertake independent research on existing research/literature, conduct new research and advance your knowledge and understanding.

Contact our Postgraduate Admissions Team for more information

PhD studentships funded by the Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences

Bangor University are delighted to offer fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2024.

Applications will close on 12 January 2024.

Studentships will be offered in the following pathway subject areas:

•  Bilingualism/Linguistics
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Criminology and Law
• Sociology/Science and Technology Studies
• Data Science, Health and Wellbeing
• Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy
• Management and Business
• Environmental Planning

Scholarship Amount

• Full Tuition Fee Waiver
• Annual tax-free living stipend (currently £18,622), and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant.  

Eligibility

• you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters from a UK academic research organisation. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
• Schools to include institution specific English language requirements.

How to apply

Step 1: Check your Eligibility for the scholarship and carefully read the conditions listed below. Step 2 : Applicants must submit all relevant documents by the deadline of 12 January 2024, the following documents are required with your application:

• Cover letter (2 pages minimum) The cover letter must include the following bullet points as subheadings:
• Set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at Bangor University, and the relevant pathway (see above for pathways).
• Please detail your understanding, and expectations of doctoral study.
• Provide detail of your academic interests generally, and particularly of those relating to your proposed research.
• Drawing on your own background (including your life experiences, journey to/through university, work experiences or volunteering) please provide a summary of why you are ready to undertake a PhD now and how you will flourish as a result of PhD funding. You might include, for example, personal challenges that you have overcome or achievements that you are proud of in your work, study or life experiences and how these map onto the skills required to flourish in a PhD programme. Challenges could include, but are not limited to, protected characteristics, socio-economic status and of being a prospective first-generation student or care- experienced.
• Reflecting on your own background and/or proposed approach to PhD study and the opportunities which it will present, how will you support diversity and inclusion in the PhD community

2) Academic CV (two pages maximum)

3) Research proposal

The proposal should be up to a  maximum  of 1000 words , not including bibliographic references. We suggest that you use the following five headings in your research proposal:

• Title, aims and purpose of the research;
• Brief overview of the academic literature relevant to your field;
• Proposed design/methods;
• Academic contributions of your research.
• Bibliographic References

4) Two academic or professional references Candidates must approach referees themselves and include references with their application. The reference must detail the applicant’s research strengths.

5) Degree certificates and Transcripts (including translations if applicable) 

6)  If relevant, proof of English Language Competency .

All applications should be submitted using the following links, please use the correct email address for the pathway being submitted to:

Bilingualism/Linguistics –  [email protected] Psychology –  [email protected] Sport and Exercise Science –       [email protected] Criminology and Law –  [email protected] Sociology/Science and Technology Studies –  [email protected] Data Science, Health and Wellbeing - [email protected] Education  [email protected] Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy –  [email protected] Economics  [email protected] Management and Business  [email protected] Environmental Planning  [email protected]

Conditions (for all scholarship winners)

• All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total. All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations.
• The scholarship is only valid for students starting their studies in October 2024 and cannot be carried over to the following academic year.
•  All scholarships will be awarded entirely at the University's discretion.

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Postgraduate Studies

Welsh and celtic postgraduate studies.

The University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies in Aberystwyth provides postgraduate studies for the research degrees of MPhil or PhD in the fields of Welsh and Celtic Studies . Applicants are expected to have a first or upper second class degree in a related discipline and may study from a distance.

WHY CHOOSE THE CENTRE?

We are a dedicated research facility which carries out team-based projects on the languages, literatures, culture and history of Wales and the other Celtic countries. Current projects centre on the early history of the Celtic languages, medieval Welsh literature, Enlightenment and Romanticism in Wales 1750–1900, and the place-names of Wales. We also have expertise in the history of the Welsh language and the visual culture of Wales, and are home to the University of Wales Dictionary Unit. This means that our postgraduate students are supervised by scholars of international renown in a range of fields and work alongside postdoctoral fellows in a supportive environment with excellent research facilities.

Our students benefit from our own training programme on research techniques, writing and editing skills, media communication and teaching , with additional services provided through collaboration with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Lampeter campus). Welsh-language students also have access to the training and resources offered by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

We are adjacent and have privileged access to the National Library of Wales , Aberystwyth, which houses the world’s greatest Welsh manuscript collection, as well as one of the largest collections of secondary literature on Celtic Studies, and of Welsh art and photography.

Situated in one of the Welsh heartlands, Aberystwyth is the perfect place to learn Welsh. Students may study through the medium of either English or Welsh. Welsh is the normal working language of the Centre, and every support will be given to students wishing to learn the language.

Have a look around our website to see the work going on at the Centre. If you are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies with us, you are welcome to contact the member of staff you think may be interested in your PhD research project or talk to the Director of Postgraduate Studies:

Dr Elizabeth Edwards, [email protected] , +44 (0)1970 636543 or visit our website: http://postgrad.cawcs.wales

CURRENT AND RECENTLY SUCCESSFUL PHD PROJECTS

Emily Pennifold: ‘Field-names on a linguistic frontier: case studies from Radnorshire and Shropshire’ (Dr David Parsons)

Martin Crampin: ‘Artistic engagements with medieval decorative arts in Wales: recording, interpretation and invention’ (Prof. Dafydd Johnston)

This practice-based PhD considers different ways in which artists have engaged with medieval visual art, with particular emphasis on the decorative arts and on artists that have worked in Wales or taken an interest in Welsh medieval subject matter.

Linus Band: ‘The history and usage of Brythonic compound verbs with “to be”’ (Prof. John T. Koch)

This project collects and analyses all verb forms that are compounds with ‘to be’ in Old British, Middle Welsh, Middle Breton, and Cornish, describing their origins, development and usage.

Rhian James: ‘Developing Welsh Wills Online’ (Dr David Parsons)

This project examines how digital methods can be used to ask new questions of the National Library of Wales’s rich collection of probate records and explores the implications of such methods for the representation and analysis of large, unstructured, text-based collections.

Rhys Kaminsky-Jones: ‘True Britons: Ancient British identity in Wales and Britain, 1707–1806’ (Dr Mary-Ann Constantine)

This thesis investigates the ‘Ancient British’ identity claimed by many Welsh people during the eighteenth century: the history of this important variant of British identity can help us better understand the complicated relationship between Wales and the British state.

PHD PROJECTS FROM 1 OCTOBER 2015

Andrew Brown: ‘“The abominable plunderer of wrecks”: The Welsh Wrecker 1700–1860, custom and practice’ (Dr Marion Löffler)

Dewi Huw Owen: ‘Cyfieithiadau Cymraeg, c.1750– c.1900’ (Dr Marion Löffler)

Kirsty McHugh: ‘Northern English Travellers to Wales and Scotland 1760–1840: a study of manuscript accounts from Yorkshire to Lancashire’ (Dr Mary-Ann Constantine)

Paulus van Sluis: ‘The treatment of voiceless stops after verbs in Middle Welsh’ (Prof. John T. Koch)

TRAINING PROGRAMME

Click here to view the Centre’s Training Programme 2015-2018

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Centre is part of an AHRC-funded Doctoral Training Centre in Celtic languages, literatures and cultures, which until 2020 offers PhD scholarships annually. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship in 2016/2017, please contact [email protected] or the relevant member of staff in your field of research. 

For further information on the Doctoral Training Centre see AHRC Centre For Doctoral Training In Celtic Languages

UNIVERSITY OF WALES RULES AND REGULATIONS

University of Wales Code of Practice for MPhil and PhD Degrees

University of Wales Regulations for MPhil and PhD Degrees

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About Postgraduate Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. It is a highly versatile field and psychologists explore a diversity of topics, including cognitive processes, emotional regulation, behaviour, neuroscience and social interactions, using research methods and empirical evidence. In England, achieving a doctoral degree in psychology represents the pinnacle of academic study in the field and indicates a practical qualification which is geared toward applying research to specific professional settings.

To gain a place on a doctoral course in psychology in England, you’ll usually be required to hold a relevant master's degree in psychology or a related field, along with a strong research background. Fortunately, psychology is a popular course at this level, and there are over 150 courses at more than 60 institutions in England alone, so you’ll find many options of places to study.

What to expect

As a doctoral student, you can expect an intellectually rigorous and research-intensive experience. You’ll be researching a fairly specialised topic within the field of psychology, and this is likely something which you began to focus on at master’s level. It can form the basis for a career pathway once you begin to work professionally, and research topics often include things like clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and organisational psychology.

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• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

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Aberystwyth university.

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• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)

Forensic Psychology - Doctorate (D. Foren. Psy.)

Cardiff metropolitan university.

Course The Doctorate in Forensic Psychology is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). It is a ‘top-up’ designed for Read more...

• 2 years Full time degree: £6,750 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £6,750 per year (UK)

Psychology, PhD

Swansea university.

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• 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

North Wales Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

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University of south wales.

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Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Cardiff university.

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Funded PhDs and Research Degrees

Current Opportunities

Funded phds, wgsss (esrc dtp) studentships in the social care, social work and social policy pathway.

The University of South Wales are delighted to offer fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships in the Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy Pathway starting in October 2025. The Centre for Social Policy at the University of South Wales is a leading hub for social and public policy analysis. We have strengths in a range of areas of social and public policy including global social policy; European youth policy; wellbeing; displacement and development; geopolitics of energy; climate change; citizen involvement and participation; governance and scrutiny; equality and social justice. Please follow this link to find more information, including entry requirements and how to apply. Applications will close on 11 December 2024.

WGSSS (ESRC DTP) Studentships in the Law and Criminology Pathway

The Centre for Criminology at the University of South Wales are delighted to offer fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships in the Law and Criminology Pathway starting in October 2025. The Centre provides world-leading research-led solutions to contemporary and emerging challenges facing society, criminals, victims and the environment; with  specialist research groups  in substance use, green, global and transnational criminology, homicide and violence, youth justice, probation, custody and vulnerability, and state and non-state responses to crime. Please follow this link to find more information, including entry requirements and how to apply. Applications will close on 11 December 2025.

Funded Masters

Part-time fees only masters by research - ‘robotic, artificial intelligence and iot in rural health care’.

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales invites applications for the following part-time Masters by Research project: ‘Robotic, Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Rural Health Care’.

Please note this is a part-time project, which covers tuition fees only. The project will start on 7th October 2024.

Project details:

Vulnerable and/or elderly patients often require care or immediate assistance from their households, assisted living and care homes, which can lead to extreme NHS time and resource expenditure. In several cases, ambulance crew time and resources are often wasted on false alarms when an outpatient may exaggerate their health condition based on several factors. Doctors’ appointments can also be time consuming due to the logistical nature of these appointments, which could be time better spent on other patients. The need for remote outpatient monitoring has been identified now more than ever with the current COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has clearly proven that a vast range of remote sensors installed directly into an outpatient’s living area could minimize the risks of wasting NHS resources through false alarms or issues that do not require emergency services. Most of the vulnerable and elderly population within the UK has been notified to self-isolate during these difficult times, and routine and immediate healthcare can become difficult for these groups when they need to leave their house for medical attention.

The scope of this project is to develop an innovative approach to support vulnerable and elderly patients using advanced technology and remote sensor data collection. The concept focuses on dynamically allocating resources for devices with varying capabilities, enabling the system to recognise the needs of each user and direct resources to the most critical tasks. This ensures personalised and efficient care for each patient, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the system.

The ideal candidate will have practical and theoretical understanding of the related areas of: 1. Programming 2. Sensor technologies 3. Wireless communications 4. Basic knowledge of Artificial intelligence

This project covers tuition fees only.

Further information about fees can be found here: Tuition fees for postgraduate research | University of South Wales

Application guidance:

Details of how to apply can be found on the USW Graduate School webpages:

Applying for a Postgraduate Research Degree | University of South Wales

You will need to select ‘Masters by Research (Electronic Engineering)’ from the drop-down course list in the online application form.

For further information about the project, please contact Dr Leshan Uggalla [email protected]

For advice on the application process, please contact Llinos Spargo in the Graduate School [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th September and the project start date is 7th October.

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There are a number of bursaries, scholarships and funding options available to postgraduate research degrees:  

• Lydon-Hodges Bursary
• Postgraduate Fees and Funding  (including Masters and Doctoral Loans)
• Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding  (please email us for a PIN)

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Course Overview

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.

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
• 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. You will be closely supervised by two experienced academics with relevant expertise throughout the course of the project. This takes the form of fortnightly meetings in your first term and meetings at regular agreed intervals thereafter. 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.

You may also have the chance to teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year, for which you receive training and payment. Financial support is also provided (subject to approval) for attending conferences or conducting research away from Swansea.

Entry Requirements

MPhil:  Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). See our Country Specific Postgraduate Entry Requirements.

PhD:  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. See our Country Specific Postgraduate Entry Requirements.

English Language IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.  Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

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 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.

Reference Requirement

As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Applications received without two references attached are placed on hold, pending receipt of the outstanding reference(s). Please note that any protracted delay in receiving the outstanding reference(s) may result in the need to defer your application to a later potential start point/entry month, than what you initially listed as your preferred start option.

You may wish to consider contacting your referee(s) to assist in the process of obtaining the outstanding reference(s) or alternatively, hold submission of application until references are sourced. Please note that it is not the responsibility of the University Admissions Office to obtain missing reference(s) after our initial email is sent to your nominated referee(s), requesting a reference(s) on your behalf.

The reference can take the form of a letter on official headed paper, or via the University’s standard reference form. Click this link to download the university reference form .

Alternatively, referees can email a reference from their employment email account, please note that references received via private email accounts, (i.e. Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail) cannot be accepted.

References can be submitted to [email protected] .

How you are Supervised

We take care to ensure that each MPhil/PhD student has the expert supervision required to complete their project within the candidature period. You will have a minimum of two supervisors based in the Department. Upon receipt of your application, we will identify supervisors whose research expertise matches your chosen topic.  

You will usually meet your supervisors once a month, and possibly more often at critical stages of your candidature, including preparing for final submission. When you start the degree, you will work out a research plan with your supervisors. Nine months into your candidature, you will present a first piece of substantial writing (e.g. draft thesis chapter) and a detailed thesis plan. Thereafter, the University will assess your progress every 6 months. M.Phil students are eligible to apply for an upgrade to a Ph.D if they demonstrate the ability to perform at doctoral level.

Welsh Provision

Tuition fees, ph.d. 3 year full time.

Ph.D. 6 Year Part Time

M.Phil. 2 Year Full Time

M.phil. 4 year part time.

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page .

Note: The 2025/2026 UK fee is indicative pending confirmation from UKRI.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page .

International students and part-time study: It may be possible for some students to study part-time under the Student Visa route. However, this is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category (e.g. Tier 1 or 2, PBS Dependant, ILR etc.). Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page .

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

Government funding is now available for Welsh, English and EU students starting eligible postgraduate research programmes at Swansea University. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up .

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

How to Apply

Apply online and track your application status at  www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline .

Suggested Application Timings

In order to allow sufficient time for consideration of your application by an academic, for potential offer conditions to be met and travel / relocation, we recommend that applications are made before the dates outlined below. Please note that applications can still be submitted outside of the suggested dates below but there is the potential that your application/potential offer may need to be moved to the next appropriate intake window.

October Enrolment

UK Applicants – 15th August

EU/International applicants – 15th July

January Enrolment

UK applicants – 15th November

EU/International applicants – 15th October

April Enrolment

UK applicants – 15th February

EU/International applicants – 15th January

July Enrolment

UK applicants – 15th May

EU/International applicants – 15th April

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

PhD Programme Specification

This Programme Specification refers to the current academic year and provides indicative content for information. The University will seek to deliver each course in accordance with the descriptions set out in the relevant course web pages at the time of application. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision , either before or after enrolment.

Programme Summary 

This PhD 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 100,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The PhD is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva voce). 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. There may also be opportunities to develop your teaching skills through undergraduate tutorials, demonstrations and seminars.

Programme Aims

This PhD programme will provide doctoral researchers 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. 

Programme Structure  

The programme comprises three key elements:

• Entry and confirmation of candidature
• Main body of research
• Thesis and viva voce

The programme comprises of the undertaking of an original research project of 3 years duration full time (6 years duration part time). Doctoral researchers may pursue the programme either full time or part time by pursuing research at the University at an external place of employment or with/at a University approved partner.

Doctoral researchers for the PhD in Welsh are examined in two parts.

The first part is a thesis which is an original body of work representing the methods and results of the research project. The maximum word limit is 100,000 for the main text. The word limit does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes, introductory parts and statements or the bibliography and index.

The second part is an oral examination (viva voce).

Doctoral Researcher Supervision and Support

Doctoral researchers will be supervised by a supervisory team. Where appropriate, staff from Schools other than the ‘home’ School (other Schools) within the University will contribute to cognate research areas. There may also be supervisors from an industrial partner. 

The Primary/First Supervisor will normally be the main contact throughout the doctoral research journey and will have overall responsibility for academic supervision. The academic input of the Secondary Supervisor will vary from case to case. The principal role of the Secondary Supervisor is often as a first port of call if the Primary/First Supervisor becomes unavailable. The supervisory team may also include a supervisor from industry or a specific area of professional practice to support the research. External supervisors may also be drawn from other Universities.

The Primary Supervisor will provide pastoral support. If necessary, the Primary Supervisor will refer the doctoral researcher to other sources of support (e.g. Wellbeing, Disability, Money Advice, IT, Library, Students’ Union, Academic Services, Student Support Services, Careers Centre). 

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, doctoral researchers should be able to:

Knowledge & Understanding

• Demonstrate the systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of research through the development of a written thesis.
• Create, interpret, analyse and develop new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship. 
• Disseminate new knowledge gained through original research or other advanced scholarship via high quality peer reviewed publications within the discipline.
• Apply research skills and subject theory to the practice of research.
• Apply process and standards of a range of the methodologies through which research is conducted and knowledge acquired and revised. 

Attitudes and values

• Conceptualise, design and implement a project aimed at the generation of new knowledge or applications within Welsh.
• Make informed judgements on complex issues in the field of Welsh, often in the absence of complete data and defend those judgements to an appropriate audience.
• Apply sound ethical principles to research, with due regard for the integrity of persons and in accordance with professional codes of conduct.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of individual and cultural diversity, and the reciprocal impact in social interaction between self and others when conducting research involving people.

Research Skills

• Respond appropriately to unforeseen problems in project design by making suitable amendments.
• Communicate complex research findings clearly, effectively and in an engaging manner to both specialist (including the academic community), and non-specialist audiences using a variety of appropriate media and events, including conference presentations, seminars and workshops.
• Correctly select, interpret and apply relevant techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.
• Develop the networks and foundations for on-going research and development within the discipline.
• Implement  advanced research skills to a substantial degree of independence.
• Locate information and apply it to research practice.

Skills and Competencies

• Display the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, including the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional or equivalent environments.

Progression Monitoring

Progress will be monitored in accordance with Swansea University regulations. During the course of the programme, the Doctoral researcher is expected to meet regularly with their supervisors, and at most meetings it is likely that the doctoral researcher’s progress will be monitored in an informal manner in addition to attendance checks. Details of the meetings should ideally be recorded on the on-line system. A minimum of four formal supervision meetings is required each year, two of which will be reported to the Postgraduate Progression and Awards Board. During these supervisory meetings the doctoral researcher’s progress is discussed and formally recorded on the on-line system. 

Learning Development

The University offers training and development for Doctoral Researchers and supervisors.

Swansea University’s Postgraduate Research Training Framework is structured into sections, to enable doctoral researchers to navigate and determine appropriate courses aligned to both their interest and their candidature stage. 

There is a training framework including for example areas of Managing Information and Data, Presentation and Public Engagement, Leadership and working with others, Safety Integrity and Ethics, Impact and Commercialisation and Teaching and Demonstrating. There is also a range of support in areas such as training needs, literature searching, conducting research, writing up research, teaching, applying for grants and awards, communicating research and future careers.

A range of research seminars and skills development sessions are provided within the School and across the University. These are scheduled to keep the doctoral researcher in touch with a broader range of material than their own research topic, to stimulate ideas in discussion with others, and to give them opportunities to such as defending their own thesis orally, and to identify potential criticisms. Additionally, the School is developing a research culture that aligns with the University vision and will link with key initiatives delivered under the auspices of the University’s Academies, for example embedding the HEA fellowship for postgraduate research students.

Research Environment

Swansea University’s research environment combines innovation and excellent facilities to provide a home for multidisciplinary research to flourish. Our research environment encompasses all aspects of the research lifecycle, with internal grants and support for external funding and enabling impact/effect that research has beyond academia. 

Swansea University is very proud of our reputation for excellent research, and for the calibre, dedication, professionalism, collaboration and engagement of our research community. We understand that integrity must be an essential characteristic of all aspects of research, and that as a University entrusted with undertaking research we must clearly and consistently demonstrate that the confidence placed in our research community is rightly deserved. The University therefore ensures that everyone engaged in research is trained to the very highest standards of research integrity and conducts themselves and their research in a way that respects the dignity, rights, and welfare of participants, and minimises risks to participants, researchers, third parties, and the University itself.

The School of Culture and Communication

The School provides a vibrant research environment through conferences, seminars, workshops and training events organised by various research centres and groups. As well as major disciplinary strengths, inter-disciplinary research is at the heart of what we do. 

The School is deeply committed to highly quality research which is intellectually innovative as well as having real world impacts. Research students and staff work closely together. As a result a strong culture has developed which provides a supportive and friendly environment for our thriving community of doctoral students from all over the world to develop as well-networked young researchers.

Career Opportunities

Having a PhD demonstrates that graduates can work effectively in a team, formulate, explore and communicate complex ideas and manage advanced tasks. Jobs in academia (eg postdoctoral research, lecturing), education, government, management, the public or private sector are possible. Examples include administrators, counsellors, marketing specialists, and researchers.

The Postgraduate Research Office Skills Development Team offer support and a training framework for example in creating a researcher profile based upon publications and setting up your own business. The Swansea Employability Academy assists students in future career opportunities, improving CVs, job applications and interview skills.

MPhil Programme Specification

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. 

This Masters programme will provide students with: 

• 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.

Programme Structure

• Thesis and viva voce 

The programme comprises of the undertaking of an original research project of 2 years duration full time (4 years duration part time). Students may pursue the programme either full time or part time by pursuing research at the University at an external place of employment or with/at a University approved partner.

Students for the Masters in Welsh are examined in two parts.

The first part is a thesis which is an original body of work representing the methods and results of the research project. The maximum word limit is 60,000 for the main text. The word limit does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes, introductory parts and statements or the bibliography and index.

The second part is an oral examination ( viva voce ).

Supervision and Support 

Students will be supervised by a supervisory team. Where appropriate, staff from Schools other than the ‘home’ School (other Schools) within the University will contribute to cognate research areas. There may also be supervisors from an industrial partner.

The Primary/First Supervisor will normally be the main contact throughout the student journey and will have overall responsibility for academic supervision. The academic input of the Secondary Supervisor will vary from case to case. The principal role of the Secondary Supervisor is often as a first port of call if the Primary/First Supervisor becomes unavailable. The supervisory team may also include a supervisor from industry or a specific area of professional practice to support the research. External supervisors may also be drawn from other Universities.

The Primary Supervisor will provide pastoral support. If necessary, the Primary Supervisor will refer the student to other sources of support (e.g. Wellbeing, Disability, Money Advice, IT, Library, Students’ Union, Academic Services, Student Support Services, Careers Centre).

• Demonstrate the systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge through the development of a written thesis.
• Create, interpret, analyse and develop new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship.  
• Apply process and standards of a range of the methodologies through which research is conducted and knowledge acquired and revised.
• Make informed judgements on complex issues in the field of Welsh often in the absence of complete data and defend those judgements to an appropriate audience. 
• Communicate complex research findings clearly, effectively and in an engaging manner to both specialist (including the academic community), and non-specialist audiences using a variety of appropriate media.
• Correctly select, interpret and apply relevant techniques for research and academic enquiry.
• Develop the foundations for on-going research and development within the discipline.
• Implement independent research skills.
• Display the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, including the exercise of personal responsibility and initiative in complex situations.

Progress will be monitored in accordance with Swansea University regulations. During the course of the programme, the student is expected to meet regularly with their supervisors, and at most meetings it is likely that the student’s progress will be monitored in an informal manner in addition to attendance checks. Details of the meetings should ideally be recorded on the on-line system. A minimum of four formal supervision meetings is required each year, two of which will be reported to the Postgraduate Progression and Awards Board. During these supervisory meetings the student’s progress is discussed and formally recorded on the on-line system. 

Learning Development  

Swansea University’s Postgraduate Research Training Framework is structured into sections, to enable students to navigate and determine appropriate courses aligned to both their interest and their candidature stage. 

A range of research seminars and skills development sessions are provided within the School and across the University. These are scheduled to keep the student in touch with a broader range of material than their own research topic, to stimulate ideas in discussion with others, and to give them opportunities to such as defending their own thesis orally, and to identify potential criticisms. Additionally, the School is developing a research culture that will align with the University vision and will link with key initiatives delivered under the auspices of the University’s Academies, for example embedding the HEA fellowship for postgraduate research students.

Research Environment  

Swansea University’s Research Environment combines innovation and excellent facilities to provide a home for multidisciplinary research to flourish. Our research environment encompasses all aspects of the research lifecycle, with internal grants and support for external funding and enabling impact/effect that research has beyond academia. 

Having a Master of Philosophy degree shows that you can communicate your ideas and manage tasks. Jobs in academia, education, government, management, the public or private sector are possible. 

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