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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Cornish Studies

University of Exeter
Cornwall, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,022Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Cornish Studies at University of Exeter is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Cornwall, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. - A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country - Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline - Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK - All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level - We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Afric... International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in History
Cornish Identity and Culture
Medieval Cornwall and the Celtic World
Early Modern Atlantic Connections
Public History and Community Engagement
Environmental History of Cornwall
Advanced Historical Scholarship and Criticism
Doctoral Research Project in Cornish Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£94,000

Home Student Fee

£5,022

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Cornish Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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