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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

Comparative Politics, Policy & Governance

International Relations, Globalisation

Political Theory, History of Political Thought

Literature & Visual Cultures

History & Memory

Languages & Translation Studies

Wales

Culture & Identity

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