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Translation PhD

Queen's university belfast, different course options.

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Course Summary

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Translation

Course type

The Centre for Translation and Interpreting provides a vibrant environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond, the Centre is founded on a dynamic and forward-looking research ethos. Translation is a field of research that is expanding dynamically. We welcome innovative research proposals that interrogate – through either practice- or research-led projects, translation in a variety of areas and modes.

Career Prospects

Introduction Now more than ever postgraduate qualifications in Translation and/or Interpreting are in high demand. Many of our graduates work immediately as free-lance professionals, some even choosing to launch their own agencies. Others have recently secured employment in higher education (e.g. in China, Jordan, Iraq, Brazil, University of Glasgow, University of East Anglia, QUB), advertising agencies, companies - both as translators and –researchers in private and public companies and institutions. Queen’s is ranked in the top 140 in the world for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020)

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) is not essential, it is desirable and applicants without this qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

MA Literary Translation

University of east anglia uea, ma applied translation studies, ma translation, soas university of london, mphil in translation studies, phd in translation studies.

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  PhD Translation

Queen’s university belfast  .

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About the Programme

OVERVIEW Translation is part of the Modern Languages research cluster, which provides a vibrant environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond, the cluster is founded on a dynamic and forward-looking research ethos. Translation is a field of research that is expanding dynamically. We welcome innovative research proposals in a variety of areas linked to:

• Audiovisual translation
• Translation and cultural encounter
• Translation and linguistics
• Translation and literature
• Translation and performance
• Translation and sacred texts
• Translation and the global/local
• Translation ethics

PROGRAMME DETAILS Research Information

• Associated Research
• Literary translation
• Translation for performance
• Translation of sacred texts
• Translation is, at its best, interdisciplinary, and we have a strong record in supervising interdisciplinary theses with other Schools in the University.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entrance Requirements A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) is not essential, it is desirable and applicants without this qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis. International Students For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country. English Language Requirements Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years. If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

• Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
• Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

FEES AND FUNDING Northern Ireland (NI) Not set England, Scotland or Wales (GB) Not set Other (non-UK) EU Not set International £15,855 More information on postgraduate tuition fees: http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/PostgraduateStudy/TuitionFees/ HOW TO APPLY Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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Translation

Entry requirements.

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) is not essential, it is desirable and applicants without this qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Course content.

The Centre for Translation and Interpreting provides a vibrant environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond, the Centre is founded on a dynamic and forward-looking research ethos. Translation is a field of research that is expanding dynamically. We welcome innovative research proposals that interrogate – through either practice- or research-led projects, translation in a variety of areas and modes. For example:

• Audiovisual translation, multimodality and accessibility
• Crisis translation
• Translation and cultural encounter
• Translation and development
• Translation and language policy
• Translation and linguistics
• Translation and literature
• Translation and minority languages
• Translation and sacred texts
• Translation and space/cities/urban contexts/migration
• Translation and the global/local
• Translation and theatre performance
• Translation and tourism
• Translation and violent conflict
• Translation ethics
• Translation in digital contexts
• Translation in media and geo-politics
• Translation in museums and exhibition spaces
• Translation in the context of education
• Translation and knowledge production and dissemination
• Translation and music
• Translation and the archive

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