PhD Translation and Intercultural Studies at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Undertake research training under specialists at our Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies. Join an international research community in one of the world's leading centres for translation and intercultural studies. Access expert supervision from staff renowned in their fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures | Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD in Translation and Intercultural Studies programme enables you to carry out a piece of significant, original research under the supervision of our academics. The Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies (CTIS) attracts visiting scholars and postgraduate students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.

Career pathways

Many of PhD graduates in Translation and Interpreting Studies have gone on to academic positions at leading universities in the UK, Europe, USA, East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Our graduates have been also successful with receiving prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, including the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship and the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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Entry requirements

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

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