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PhD of Language and Communication

Cardiff University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 3-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Communication by research, offered by the School of English, Communication and Philosophy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Language and Communication. Apply skills related to Research degree with no taught modules listed
  • supported by research-skills training and regular progress reviews
  • and finished with a thesis defended in an oral examination. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Careers within and beyond academia

Curriculum

  • Research degree with no taught modules listed: an independent project in Language and Communication under a supervisory team
  • supported by research-skills training and regular progress reviews
  • and finished with a thesis defended in an oral examination (viva voce).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Copies of your BA and MA degree certificates and transcripts which show you have achieved at least a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area
  • Or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending
  • Please send us any interim transcripts or provisional certificates
  • Additional academic criteria: Varies by school and programme
  • Research proposal and a supervisor are normally needed for self-funded applications.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject (set by each school)

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic CV

How to apply

  1. Review the Language and Communication admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£36,700 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCardiff
Faculty or schoolSchool of English, Communication and Philosophy
DepartmentSchool of English, Communication and Philosophy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Language and Communication. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    216 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.