Overview
Translation is a fast-changing profession and at the Translation Studies degree at the University of Birmingham you’ll join translators at the forefront of innovative training and research.
Key facts
You'll be supervised by leading academics in the field, and our broad research interests mean we can support a variety of translation areas.
- Access translation software, including translation memory tools, corpus and text analysis tools and post-editing tools, plus SDL Studio Freelance licences.
- Get ready for your future career - develop key transferable skills including communication, collating information and independently managing your time.
- Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.
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Research topics include:
- Literary translation and reception
- Translation history
- Translation stylistics
- Corpus-based translation studies
- Translation and language change
- Adaptation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
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Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting View 29 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
- If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23390 GBP / year≈ 23390 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5181 GBP / year≈ 5181 GBP / year
Additional Details
- UK: £2,591 part-time
- International: £11,695 part-time (distance learning only)
Living costs
Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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