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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    The University of Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

One of the most flexible translation studies programmes in the UK, our degree brings together the expertise of research-active staff from the various language units within the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures.

You will join what is arguably the most international research community within the School, using your research skills both to provide you with an intellectual and philosophical perspective on the activity of translation, and to enhance your translation research or practice.

This diversity of research aims to produce self-reflective and theoretically minded researchers or translators.

Training and support

We are a partner in the International Postgraduate Conference in Translation and Interpreting.

Held each year in Edinburgh, Manchester or Dublin, the conference gives you the opportunity to present your work and learn from other researchers in the field.

We offer excellent opportunities in research networking that will benefit a future academic career.

Alternatively, if your interest is in in-house or freelance translation, we can offer links with the translation market.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 29 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    183 90%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    9th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    26th

    1

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