History and Welsh History PhD: Fees & Entry Requirements at Cardiff University, UK

History and Welsh History PhD

UK

What will I learn?

Our MPhil and PhD degrees in History and Welsh History aim to prepare you for a variety of career options, including in research and academia, public service, teaching, and the private sector. Our internationally recognised and internationally leading historians have a wide range of interests and expertise, enabling us to supervise you in a large array of research fields. Our postgraduate community contributes vitally to the research culture of the School and to the University's international reputation for research. Programme aims To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in academia, research (commercial etc), public service, teaching and related fields, and the media.

Which department am I in?

School of History, Archaeology and Religion

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,200.00 (23,09,871) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

Park Place,

Cardiff,

CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,200.00 (23,09,871) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

Park Place,

Cardiff,

CF10 3AT, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Suitable for graduates in history, and related humanities and social science disciplines. Applicants should normally hold a first degree with first or upper second class Honours or equivalent in an appropriate subject field. Welsh speakers are very welcome.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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