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PhD Translation Studies

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

As a doctoral student in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, you will contribute to our interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided by an integrated and supportive research community with an international outlook.Translation studies looks at processes and techniques of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural mediation. We support doctoral projects in translation interfacing with French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Arabic languages and cultures. In the field of translation studies we support doctoral research investigating:the relationship between translation and publishing in a variety of national domains. Our students explore the rich holdings of our world-leading Special Collections and the Archive of British Publishers and Printing. Our students contribute to the research activities of the Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing. the application of textual, linguistic, and discourse analysis approaches to translation across different genres, modes, domains, and media.

Application deadline

01/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,750per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    15th out of 24 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    113 55%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    11th

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