PhD Interpreting at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PhD in Interpreting is a research degree based in the Centre for Translation and Interpreting, which welcomes practice- or research-led projects on interpreting in a variety of areas, modes and conceptualisations. Topics include the interpreter's role, interpreter training, interpreting ethics, legal and social contexts, cognitive studies using eye-tracking, community, court and sign language interpreting, and the interpreting profession and industry.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Intake: Academic Year 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students conduct independent research on simultaneous, consecutive, business, public service, legal or sign language interpreting, sight translation and related areas, within a network of regional, national and international translation centres. A weekly seminar series is open to all PhD students, who may also audit classes on the MA Interpreting and MA Translation programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. A Master's degree is desirable but not essential; applicants without one are considered case by case. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: October 2027

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