Language, Policy and Planning
Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom
About this programme
A PhD/MPhil research programme led by Cardiff's Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit, focusing on language policy, rights, sociolinguistics, bilingualism, and language variation. Research can be conducted through Welsh or English across a range of sociolinguistic and language-planning topics.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- April, January, July, October
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds