Translation Studies (by practice) PhD
Bangor University
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Salary
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15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £23500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £27500 | £18500 - £25000 | £21000 - £30500 |
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15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26506 | £24514 | £28116 |
25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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Course Description
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil by Practice in Translation Studies (three years full-time; six years part-time). This programme requires completion of an extended translation from or into one of the language specialisms of SML, accompanied by a critical/theoretical commentary. The School has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support. Depending on the chosen research area, students will be assigned one or two supervisors and are guaranteed full access to computing facilities (including translation memory software), library provision and all School resources including the film library. There is a dedicated postgraduate study area within the School which students are encouraged to use as often as they can.
Research Areas Our academic staff in Translation Studies can offer MPhil/PhD supervision on the following language specialisms: Welsh, Italian, German, Spanish, Galician, French, Catalan and Chinese (Mandarin). Areas of Translation Studies where we have specific expertise include:
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Welsh Translation Studies
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Translation and Chinese Studies
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Translation and ideology
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Translation pedagogy
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Corpus-aided discourse analysis
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Critical theory in translation
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Gender studies and translation
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Translation and creative writing
Co-supervision of comparative topics within the School can also be offered.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
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Example below based on all graduates of Translation Studies (by practice) PhD at Bangor University
80% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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