
Overview
Translation is a fast-changing profession and at the Translation Studies degree at the University of Birmingham you’ll join translators at the forefront of innovative training and research.
Key facts
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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research topics include:
- Literary translation and reception
- Translation history
- Translation stylistics
- Corpus-based translation studies
- Translation and language change
- Adaptation
Check out the full curriculum
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
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Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting View 140 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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.
- 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. See the Application Process section for more information.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Birmingham and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4921 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4921 GBP per year during 12 months.
- UK: £2,461 part-time
- International: £11,300 part-time (distance learning only)
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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