Research Languages (French, German, Spanish) and Translation Studies (by distance learning)

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Start date

    Different dates available



Registration dates: There are four registration dates a year: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July with no application deadlines. 
The distance learning programme is only available by part time study so the thesis submission date is a minimum of four years and maximum of six years from the enrolment date.  Fees (2015/16): UK/EU students: £4,250 per year International students: £6,250 per year Fees (2017/18):
UK/EU students: £4,300 per year  International students: £6,400 per year 

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Birmingham (West Midlands)
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West Midlands, B4 7ET

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About this course

This new distance learning research programme in the area of Languages (French, German, Spanish) and Translation Studies builds upon our existing experience in providing distance learning PhD programmes.



This programme aims to: deepen your knowledge of key issues at the forefront of French, German, Spanish or Translation Studies enhance your knowledge of a range of research traditions, methods and techniques relevant to your academic and professional development enable you to design and implement a research project that makes an...

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Subjects

  • Translation
  • Supervisor
  • IT
  • AS/400
  • English
  • International
  • University
  • Writing
  • Part Time
  • Ms Word

Course programme

The programme is designed to meet the needs of individual students. You will be given an individually-tailored learning pathway, in consultation with the Programme Director and supervisor, based on previous experience and qualifications. During the first two years (of the part-time programme), all students will complete core Research Methods training.

You will be communicating with your supervisor using up-to-date virtual learning environment (VLE) software

All students will submit a qualifying report before the end of their second year. Students who successfully complete the qualifying report will complete a 60,000 word thesis.

The thesis is the culmination of doctoral level study and is a substantial piece of work which constitutes an original contribution to your chosen field. The thesis can be in any area of French, German, Spanish or Translation Studies which is compatible with the research interests of academic members of staff in the School. The thesis should normally be around 60,000 words long and written in English. (It may be possible to submit a thesis in the target language subject to special approval.)


Applicants  should:
  • Possess a Masters degree from a UK university or hold an equivalent qualification. An overall merit or equivalent, with merit in the dissertation is normally required. 
  • Have the required skills and experience
  • Submit a research proposal outline (typically 1 to 3 pages) on a relevant subject (see 'How To Apply'). 

Language requirements:

Non-native speakers of English are normally required to satisfy the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.5 in writing and reading and minimum 6.0 in speaking and listening)
  • TOEFL iBT:  93 (minimum 26 in writing, 22 in speaking, 19 in listening, 18 in reading) 
  • Pearson Academic: 63 (minimum 63 in writing and speaking, and 57 in reading and listening)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade B
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade A

Research Languages (French, German, Spanish) and Translation Studies (by distance learning)

Price on request