Overview

This Translation and Intercultural Studies programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona enables investigation across diverse languages as well as cultural settings, with strong emphasis on multiple-language contexts plus East Asian focus. Participants examine linguistic, cultural, social dimensions through areas such as history of translating practices plus cross-cultural interaction.

Key Facts

The academic environment provides access to specialised resources, including advanced software tools and research infrastructures, alongside opportunities for international mobility. Participants engage with diverse fields such as audiovisual translation, interpreting, language didactics, and technological approaches, developing expertise across both theoretical and applied areas.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the project, ensuring its originality and coherence, and supporting alignment with research directions. Supervision includes advising on methodology, monitoring progress, facilitating participation in training activities, and assisting with thesis preparation and completion, with options for external or joint supervision when justified.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History, Theory and Practice of Translation
Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
Information Technologies in Translation
Interpreting Studies
Translation and Intercultural Communication
East Asian Studies
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: July 24, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Translation & Interpreting

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

C2 level required in the programme’s working languages (exceptions possible depending on thesis topic)
B2 level required in receptive skills for other programme languages
Degree and master’s in Translation and Interpreting, Linguistics, Philology, East Asian Studies, or related fields (or other degrees with a relevant master’s)
Proof of prior studies and academic qualifications required for admission
Motivation letter (max. 5 pages) outlining background, research line, and objectives
CV including research experience, publications, professional experience, mobility, and grants
Documents must be submitted in Catalan, Spanish, or English (or officially translated)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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