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Postgraduate programmes

Our postgraduate programmes are closely linked to our research expertise.

You'll study in a stimulating environment and have access to world-class facilities, alongside students from across the world.

Masters' Degrees

We offer a range of taught postgraduate programmes depending on how you'd like to specialise:

Translating MA

Covering both professional and academic training, you’ll work between English and Chinese. Gaining high-quality translating skills.

Interpreting MA

Working between English and Chinese, our Interpreting MA covers professional and academic training. You will gain high-quality interpreting skills.

Translation Studies MA

Using English and Chinese as working languages, our Translation Studies is an academically focused pathway.

Translating and Interpreting MA

Working between English and Chinese, you will acquire high-quality translating and interpreting skills. Getting you ready for a career in translating or interpreting.

Professional Translation for European Languages MA

Gain the knowledge and skills to become a professional translator. You’ll work between English and one/two of the following languages: French, German, Italian or Spanish.

Postgraduate Research Degrees

Our world-leading research covers a range of languages and disciplines. You will be joining an international community that works across: modern languages; film; and translating and interpreting. 

MLitt

Our MLitt programmes contain taught and research elements. They can be used as preparation for PhD research.  

PhD Programmes

Studying for your PhD with us means that you'll become an expert in a specialist area and develop high-quality research skills.  

Research supervision

As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll conduct original research work under the guidance of your supervisors. You'll have regular meetings to monitor your progress and develop an initial training plan to make sure you are acquiring the appropriate skills for your research. 

Applicants for research master's and PhD programmes are strongly encouraged to contact their prospective supervisor before applying. Details of staff research specialisms are available on our School Staff pages.

Develop professional skills

In the School of Modern Languages, you'll have access to a dedicated quiet study space, as well as a common room. You'll develop professional skills through:

  • three dedicated interpreting suites
  • the Language Resource Centre which is equipped with audio-visual and computing facilities linked to a digital speech bank

Find out more about our facilities.