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Postgraduate Languages, Cultures and Translation courses

  • Are you ready to explore the connection between people and cultures?

    Our postgraduate programmes in Modern Languages will allow you to develop your career in translation and interpreting as well as further your research in to a variety of areas. With expertise in French, German, Hispanic, Italian, Russian, Translation Studies, Comparative Literature and Sexuality and Gender Studies you will be studying in one of the top 100 Modern Language departments in the world (QS 2025).

 

The department has an excellent employability record, and the majority of graduates go on to successful careers. 

Our flagship programme is the flexible and industry ready MA in Translation Studies, which will allow you to discover the art of translation within a global community of translators. Our MA in English-Chinese Interpreting with Translation is ideal for those looking to embark on careers as professional interpreters, combining interpreting theory and practice - with teaching taking place in a state-of-the-art Interpreting Suite.

Our lively postgraduate community also offers excellent routes in to research within five European Languages: French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. New and innovative research projects are constantly developed by staff and postgraduates, and there is regular programme of research seminars. We support students not only in research, but in giving successful papers and planning their careers – a much more holistic approach than that usually provided elsewhere. You can find your future supervisor here.

  • Comparative Literature PhD

    Course information for prospective doctoral researchers on the University of Birmingham's PhD Comparative Literature

  • French Studies PhD / MA by Research

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD French Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham

  • German Studies PhD / MA by Research

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD German Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

  • Hispanic Studies PhD / MA by Research

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD Hispanic Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham

  • Italian Studies PhD / MA by Research

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD Italian Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham

  • Translation Studies MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Translation Studies taught masters degree programme at the University of Birmingham

  • Translation Studies MA (Online)

    Translation Studies MA (Online) at the University of Birmingham. Prepare for a career as a professional translator. Apply now.

  • Russian Studies PhD / MA by Research

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD Russian Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham