PhD Translation Studies at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Film have specialist researchers and active practitioners in translation across a variety of languages and disciplinary approaches. Translation can be studied as a conventional academic research project and also through a creative-critical pathway that allows you to pursue and reflect on your own translation practice. Our research strengths in translation studies lie in the cultural, historical, transnational and political dimensions of translation, spanning a range of linguistic and geographical contexts.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A PhD in Translation will equip you for an academic career as well as other research-based pathways in cultural institutions or professional bodies. Your enhanced intercultural awareness and in-depth understanding of relevant language(s) will be invaluable for international careers in a range of areas depending on your disciplinary specialisation, such as interpreting, audiovisual media production, or the heritage sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We typically require a UK master’s degree and 2:1 undergraduate degree, in subjects relevant to the proposed field of research, or equivalent academic qualifications from non-UK institutions.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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