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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Translation

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Translation at Lancaster University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. We warmly welcome enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for doctoral research in any of the areas covered by our staff expertise in Translation and related areas (including comparatist projects). Our language specialisms are Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. Whilst the programme is predominantly research based, you will be supported with access to a selection of taught courses providing skills in many areas of research, including the core module, ‘Research Skills for Modern Linguists’. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Skills for Modern Linguists
Translation Theory and Practice
Advanced Comparative Literature
Specialised Language Studies
Doctoral Thesis Development
Research Methods in Translation Studies
Academic Writing and Dissemination
Professional Development for Researchers
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,850

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Per year; fees reviewed annually and not fixed for duration of studies

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
5%Studying
7%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Lancaster University

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