Overview
One of the most flexible doctoral programmes of its kind in the UK, our PhD enables you to enhance your translation practice while gaining an intellectual and philosophical perspective on the activity of translation, developing you as a self-reflective and theoretically-minded researcher or? translator.
Join our community and undertake a specialised research project under the guidance of experienced and well-published supervisors - you can opt to produce an independent thesis, or an extended scholarly translation with commentary.
Our expertise covers a wide range of research areas and many languages.
Training and support
This Translation Studies programme at The University of Edinburgh includes optional training on research skills, methods and problems.
Between the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC), the Careers Service, and the Institute for Academic Development (IAD), you’ll find a further range of programmes and resources to help you develop your postgraduate skills.
You will also have access to the University’s fantastic libraries, collections and worldwide strategic partnerships.
Programme Structure
We have particular strengths in:
- audiovisual translation
- literary translation
- translation and music
- translation and the internet
- performance and translation
- translation and religion
- trauma and translation
- gender and translation
- translation and health
- translation and social movements
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK masters degree with distinction (first class or excellent), or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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