Overview

The Creative Translation programme offered by University of Oxford aims to give you a scholarly grounding in the theories, methodologies and history of the subject and the space to develop hands-on skills in the practice of translation itself. It is suitable both for candidates wishing to proceed to a research degree and for those who wish to spend only one year at Oxford.

Key Facts

On completion of the course, it is expected that you will have:

acquired a thorough understanding of theories and methodologies of literature and creative translation studies;
developed an understanding of the opportunities and challenges in working transnationally and comparatively within Translation Studies;
acquired specialist knowledge and understanding of at least two topics within the fields of Translation, including a range of different cultural forms;
developed greater intellectual flexibility in drawing constructively on approaches and material from different languages and from different historical periods;
acquired an introduction to the professional world of translation in the UK; and
completed a substantial piece of translation

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

History of Translation
Philosophy and Ethics and Translation
Gender and Translation
Translation and Adaptation
Translation and Circulation
Untranslatables and Universals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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General requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in science or mathematics.
However, entrance is expected to be very competitive and it is anticipated that most successful applicants will have a first-class degree or the equivalent.
Most candidates have a master's degree or the equivalent.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0. However, it is anticipated that most successful applicants will have a GPA of 3.7.

Tuition Fees

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43730 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

19900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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