Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences

United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include .

At least 3 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Master SOP
Resume
Academic LOR
Degree Certificate
TOEFL
Diversity Statement
General LOR

Application Deadlines

	Competition Launch	Application Deadlines	Shortlist Submission	Awards & Offers	Academic Year Start
Spring	Apr 1, 2026	May 1, 2026	N/A	N/A	N/A
Summer	N/A	N/A	Jun 1, 2026	Jun 30, 2026	N/A
Fall	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Sep 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

Successful applicants to WGSSS studentships receive fully-funded awards covering tuition fee differences (international students will not be charged the rate differential), an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently stated as £20,780), and a Research Training Support Grant. Up to 30% of fully funded studentships may be available to international students per cohort.