Course summary
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake research in Translation Studies. Enjoy a full programme of research training alongside your PhD. Translation is a fast-changing profession and at Birmingham you’ll join translators at the forefront of innovative training and research. We also offer a practical Translation Studies practice-based PhD, available on campus or by distance learning. At Birmingham, translation studies sits in the Department of Modern Languages - a world top 100 Modern Languages department (QS World University Rankings 2024). Our staff are active members of the European Society for Translation Studies and the International Association of Translation and Interpreting. 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.
Entry requirements
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll 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 are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT