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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Reading

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

In many ways, Translation is at the heart of research in Modern Languages. Modern Languages researchers are always also cultural and linguistic mediators. As a field of enquiry, Translation Studies looks at processes and techniques of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural mediation. We offer expertise in Translation Studies both for more linguistics or discourse focused projects as well as for those looking into literary translation across languages taught in the Department.

Our research expertise spans a range of literary genres and periods across different languages as well as (transnational) literary movements and networks and research into publishing. We also have expertise in linguistics and discourse analysis across different modes, domains and media.

The Department of Languages and Cultures offers a friendly and supportive environment to research students. The collaboration between the programmes of French, German, Italian and Spanish and Latin American Studies within the Department, as well as with complementary departments within Reading, cognate departments in neighbouring universities, and foreign universities provides further opportunities for contact with other researchers.

As a postgraduate research student in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University Reading, you will become part of a vibrant community. You will contribute to the Department's interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided by an integrated and supportive research community.

Careers

Our PhD students go on to work in academia as postdoctoral researchers and lecturers, but also quickly find employment in a variety of sectors such as publishing and the media; library-related services; advertising; and secondary school education.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,350per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England

The University of Reading is an international community with more than 25,000 students from around 160 countries.
Reading is a lively town under 30 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master's and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    18th out of 31 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    135 66%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    19th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    19th

    3

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