Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026 (National). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88 (or 4.5 CEFR-aligned) | PTE Academic: 67 | IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting
Overview
Throughout the Translation Studies Practice-Based degree offered at the University of Birmingham you'll be supported by a lead supervisor with expertise in your chosen language-pair. The Modern Languages department includes a variety of languages, offering you flexibility for your choice of translation.
Careers Support
At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Programme Structure
Research themes:
- It explores how the study of languages, discourses, and cultures challenges the understanding and experience of the world.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 OR 4.5 (CEFR-aligned). PTE Academic: 67. IELTS: 6.5.
Other Requirements
General requirements
- If you're applying for a PhD, you'll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
- If you're applying for distance learning research programmes, you'll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
- You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. See the Application Process section for more information.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. The most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 44,021 AUD / year (≈ 23,390 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,858 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional details: UK: £2,619 part-time; International: £11,695 part-time
Living Costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,440-2,134 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. You are eligible to apply for selected scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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