Key information
- Duration: Full-time (36 months); Part-time (72 months, Home students)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime; Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Overview
The main research purpose in Translating and Interpreting course offered at Newcastle University is to find out more about how it works - from professional, language and cultural perspectives.
We offer expert supervision in the areas of:
- interpreting (Dr Y Chen, Dr M Jin, Dr V Pellatt, Dr F Wu)
- psycholinguistics of interpreting and translating (Dr M Jin)
- translating literature (Dr F Jones, Dr V Pellatt)
- translation and culture (Dr Y Chen, Dr F Jones, Dr V Pellatt)
- translation and ethics, ideology, and power (Prof R. Howard, Dr F Jones, Dr V Pellatt)
- translation products, processes and strategies (Dr Y Chen, Dr M Jin, Dr F Jones, Dr V Pellatt)
- translator and interpreter training and assessment (Dr Y Chen, Dr V Pellatt, Dr F Wu)
- reflective/autonomous learning and educational psychology (Dr Y Chen, Dr F Wu)
- audiovisual translation studies (Dr Y Chen)
We can offer support for projects involving English plus the following languages:
- Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian
- Catalan
- Chinese
- Dutch
- French
- German
- Hungarian
- Quechua
- Spanish
As a PhD student you will have the opportunity to teach undergraduates as part of your training and to supplement your income.
You can attend regular research seminars and contribute to the annual Faculty postgraduate conference. The School also hosts regular research seminars in which leading international researchers present their research. We offer financial support for attendance at national and international conferences.
Our Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School provides training in professional skills and research methods, supports personal development, and hosts postgraduate events.
Career
Our graduates are in demand, and they continue to be among the most employable in the country. By providing internships and work experience placements wherever possible, we ensure you have the relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.
Employers play an active role in our degrees by delivering technical lectures or taking a role in professional skills modules. Many PhD programmes include training and work experience in commercial laboratories.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
As a research student you will receive a tailored package of academic and administrative support to ensure you maximise your research and future career. The academic information is in the programme profile and you will be supported by our doctoral training centres, Faculty Training Programme and Research Student Support Team.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 135
TOEFL iBT: 100
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree and usually a good master's degree in a subject related to one of the discipline areas covered by the School of Modern Languages.
- You are required to attend an interview, which may be conducted via Skype if necessary.
- There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 46,476 AUD / year (≈ 24,400 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067-1,888 AUD / month
Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.
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