Translation PhD
Queen's University Belfast
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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.You will become part of a research field that is expanding dynamically. We ...Read more

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.You will become part of a research field that is expanding dynamically. We welcome research proposals in a variety of areas such as audiovisual translation, multimodality, accessibility, translation and cultural encounter and the role of translation in the fields of linguistics, literature, education, performance, sacred texts, ethics, media, geo-politics, development, violent conflict and peace building, museum studies, area studies, digital humanities and space/landscape studies. You will enjoy the benefits of a network of regional, national and international connections with leading translation centres, including in Brazil, China, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Spain, the UAE, and the USA. You will meet and engage with staff with research profiles of international standing, with a wide and diverse range of interests in translation and translation studies, including digital and media contexts, literature, travel writing, international development, theatre and performance, hermeneutics and translation theory, histories, education, religious texts, landscape and place, museums, subtitling, audio-description and accessibility.

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3/279
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24th
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Nanami
10 Nov 25

There a lot of way to ask help in different aspects of our study/life and enjoy everyday during the course, such as events organised by the SU and other university..Read more

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Chenxu
10 Nov 25

The learning environment is excellent. The library ought to purchase more..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Masters 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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£5,006 per year

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Students from England

£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£20,500 per year

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£20,500 per year

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10 Nov 25
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There a lot of way to ask help in different aspects of our study/life and enjoy everyday during the course, such as events organised by the SU and other university...
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Chenxu
10 Nov 25
Translation PhD
The learning environment is excellent. The library ought to purchase more...
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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK...

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University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
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