Overview
This Interpreting programme offered by Queen's University Belfast supports original research within the Centre for Translation and Interpreting, a recognised centre of excellence for interdisciplinary scholarship in languages, cultures, communication, and interpreting studies. Candidates undertake practice-based or research-led projects examining interpreting processes, professional practice, interpreter roles, communication dynamics, and multilingual interactions across diverse contexts.
Learning and Teaching
The programme provides team-based supervision, enabling students to benefit from a broad range of academic expertise. The School has a proven track record of supporting students in successfully completing their studies within the three-year period.
Academic staff are committed to providing accessible and ongoing support, ensuring that students feel welcomed and are able to integrate into the School’s thriving international research community, which brings together students from across the world.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- the role of the interpreter in the complex network of requirements, expectations, and perceptions;
- interpreter training;
- interpreting principles and practices;
- interpreting ethics;
- legal and social contexts for interpreting;
- cognitive studies of interpreting, especially with eye-tracking technology;
- community interpreting;
- court interpreting;
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting View 30 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Master’s 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.
- International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23600 GBP / year≈ 23600 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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