PhD

In Belfast City

£ 2,100 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: Interpreting is part of the Modern Languages research cluster, which provides a vibrant environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond, the cluster is founded on a dynamic and forward-looking research ethos. Interpreting is a new field of research that is expanding dynamically. We welcome innovative research proposals investigating the role of the interpreter in the complex network of requirements, expectations, and perceptions; interpreter training; interpreting as a profession; community interpreting; court interpreting; and sign language interpreting. Research Strengths Staff have an established research profile across the spectrum of fields within Interpreting. Prominent areas include: Community and public service interpreting Court and legal interpreting Diplomatic interpreting Ethics of interpreting Interpreting for business Sign language interpreting Audio description and touch tours Media accessibility We also have a strong record in supervising interdisciplinary theses with other Schools in the University. Share this course Share "If you aspire to join a vibrant academic community with a passion for knowledge, creative input, and eagerness to challenge the status quo then the PhD in Interpreting programme at QUB offers you future-proofed qualification to contribute to all communicative contexts with confidence and ethical responsibility." Ewa Sherwood
final year of PhD in Interpreting

Facilities

Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. International Qualifications
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Subjects

  • Interpreting
  • Sign language
  • Network Training
  • Network

Course programme

Special Features

Research in Modern Languages at Queen's was ranked 3rd in the UK in REF 2014 for Research Intensity and 5th for Grade Point Average, with particular strengths in literary studies, translation and interpreting, linguistics, postcolonial studies, visual cultures, digital humanities and medical humanities.

The School hosts several large research projects across all the language areas, funded by the AHRC, the Leverhulme Trust and Horizon 2020.

A broad range of interactions and research activities, including weekly seminars by eminent scholars and practitioners.

An excellent network of international connections with leading translation and interpreting centres around the world (including in Brazil, China, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Spain, the UAE, and the USA).

Additional information

Career Prospects Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive...

Interpreting

£ 2,100 + VAT