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The normal minimum entry requirement for applicants for the degree of Professional Doctorate is: 

A 2:1 class honours degree 

or 

A Master’s degree, relevant to the proposed programme (awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA)). 

and 

At least two years of recent and relevant work experience are desirable. Every application will be assessed on its own merits. 

Admissions Advice and Support   

For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

English language requirements   

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.  

Visa and funding requirements   

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è; 

For full information read our visa application and guides.     

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

All modules are assessed through a variety of coursework assignments which may include essays, presentations, textual analysis and exercises, book reviews, case studies and other assignments.

Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities 

There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Opportunities to Learn Welsh 

We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Extra costs to be borne by the student
As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience and as a result, additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible these costs will be kept to a minimum with additional activities being optional. 

Field trips and placement costs
Field trips may be offered to students, which are optional. Costs for UK trips will be provided at the beginning of the academic year. Students undertaking placements will incur travel, living and possibly accommodation costs. 

Research costs
Costs related to the research thesis in Part 2 of the programme have to be borne by the student. The University operates several scholarships and bursary schemes to help cover research costs.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

Graduates of this programme have a wide range of career opportunities, including

• Teaching in Higher Education
• teaching English as a second language
• English for Academic Purposes
• Media and communications, journalism
• Publishing 

The University’s Careers Service provides specialist support to enhance students’ career and employment opportunities during the course and after graduation.