PhD in Translation Studies PhD

Tuition fees for PhD Translation Studies are 25,900 GBP per year.

Research Overview

Follow your intercultural research interests to a deeper level in a department ranked 6th nationally in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. The program offers research degree supervision in all areas of translation studies, including historical linguistics and translation studies from the 18th century to the present. Expert supervision is provided for projects involving English and languages such as French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, and Dutch.

The strengths of this program include:

• audio-visual translation
• cultural transfer
• comparative cultural studies
• translation during the Enlightenment and Romanticism
• translation theory
• translation of literary and philosophical texts
• translation between Asian and Western contexts

Projects in post-colonial studies and transcultural studies are particularly welcomed.

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.