Highlights
Tuition fee
26700 GBP / year
5006 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
26700 GBP / year
5006 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Campus location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Students on the PhD Critical and Cultural Theory from Cardiff University, receive supervision from academic staff with a long-standing commitment to excellence and diversity in research, who work at the forefront of pioneering research in critical and cultural theory.

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Overview

The PhD/MPhil in Critical and Cultural Theory at Cardiff University enables postgraduate researchers to explore topics in aspects of critical theory including critical race theory, postcolonial theory, feminist theory, gender studies and queer theory, eco-criticism and various approaches developing out of structuralism and post-structuralism.

Distinctive features

  • A dynamic and supportive interdisciplinary research culture
  • Training to develop and enhance transferable skills that will increase students’ employability in an increasingly competitive jobs market, both inside and outside of Higher Education
  • Access to a diverse range of research training and professional development opportunities, including a generic training programme and thesis workshops that allow you the opportunity to present work in progress to your peers.
  • Access to a dedicated suite of research rooms
  • Graduate teaching opportunities on the undergraduate degree upon application as such opportunities arise, with support from the University’s Learning and Teaching Academy via the Associate Fellowship Programme for those undertaking graduate tutoring roles
  • Postgraduate research students can apply for School funding to attend academic conferences and/or undertake archival/library visits.

Programme Structure

We welcome PhD applications in staff specialist areas, such as the following:

  • Critical Marxism
  • Cultural History
  • Deconstruction
  • Deleuze studies
  • Digital theory and game studies
  • Eco-humanities

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
109
PTE Academic
80
IELTS
7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
109
PTE Academic
80
IELTS
7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Suitable for graduates in Humanities and Social Sciences. A First or Upper Second class UK honours degree, or equivalent is required.
  • Students who have not completed an MA or a research training methods course may be asked to audit Theory Modules on the MA English Literature.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    26700 GBP / year
    26700 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5006 GBP / year
    5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • Part-time tuition fees: £2,503

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom
628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Critical and Cultural Theory.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship

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Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship
Merit-based

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Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based

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Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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