Information for International Students
Postgraduate Study
The School of Welsh welcomes applications from overseas or non-Welsh speaking students who wish to study for their MPhil (1 year course) or PhD degree (3 year course) through the medium of English. Current, or recent, postgraduate students at the School have come from as far afield as Algeria, Patagonia, Catalonia, China, Ireland and the USA.
If English is not your first language you will be required to demonstrate oral and written fluency before being accepted onto the MA, MPhil or PhD Programme. A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS) is required. Note that we consider all other country-specific qualifications on their own merit.
Normally, applicants should have a first class degree or a 2:1 in a related subject, (the US equivalent of this would be a GPA of over 3.0). International students may be interviewed by telephone or the internet if they are not able to attend an interview at the School.
The Welsh Experience
In order to make the most of the Welsh experience international students are welcome to attend Welsh courses as well as modules that cover the culture and literature of Wales. These modules include Welsh Culture and Folklore, Wales and the Welsh Language, and Modern Welsh Literature. Welsh courses are run by the School and the Welsh for Adults Centre which is located within the School of Welsh.
Welsh for Adults Centre's Summer Courses [402 KB]
Enrolment Form [214 KB]
Cardiff Centre for Welsh American Studies
The Cardiff Centre for Welsh American Studies was established in 2001 in order to promote the study of the culture, language, literature and history of the Welsh in the Americas, and in the United States, Canada and Patagonia in particular. By organising seminars, lectures and conferences, through publications, and by encouraging scholarly collaboration and discussion, it provides a focal point for an international network of scholars who have an interest in this rapidly growing field of study.
Cardiff Centre for Welsh American Studies Website
How to apply
If you would like more information you are welcome to contact the International Office or the School of Welsh.
For an application form please contact the School of Welsh or click here.