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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Translation Studies Practice-Based

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the PhD Translation Studies Practice-Based at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Put your passion for translation into practice and produce your own original work of translation alongside a research thesis. You'll be supported by a lead supervisor with expertise in your chosen language-pair. Our Modern Languages department includes a variety of languages, offering you flexibility for your choice of translation. We also offer a traditional PhD in Translation Studies without the practice-based element. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Translation Theory and Methodology
Advanced Research Methods in Translation Studies
Specialised Translation Practice and Critique
Corpus Linguistics and Translation Analysis
Digital Tools and Translation Technology
Contextual Translation Studies Seminar
Translation Ethics and Professional Practice
Doctoral Research Thesis Development
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,170

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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