Research areas & specialisms
The School has an exceptionally strong research culture with a strong reputation for the quality of the research produced and the growing number of research grants it is attracting.
We play a leading role in language-based area studies within the newly established Doctoral Training Centre, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
The School offers full and part-time PhD and MPhil opportunities, with supervision available across a wide range of research topics, broadly categorised into the following themes:
Area Studies (PhD/MPhil)
Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance (PhD/MPhil)
Culture and Identity (PhD/MPhil)
European Studies (PhD/MPhil)
History and Memory (PhD/MPhil)
International Relations & Politics (PhD/MPhil)
Language and Translation Studies (PhD/MPhil)
Literature and Visual Cultures (PhD/MPhil)
Political Theory (PhD/MPhil)
Wales (PhD/MPhil)
Guidance on Writing a Research Proposal
If you are interested in applying for a PhD in the School, please consult the guidance Writing a research proposal.
Entry requirements
Our how to apply page has details of entry requirements, including required English language IELTS grades.
Funding
We have an array of funding opportunities available to prospective postgraduate students.
Student experiences
Current and former research students give their opinions and comments on research study in the School on the student experiences page.
Related Resources
Postgraduate Research-Training Handbook Postgraduate General Handbook
