Comparative Literature and Critical Theories MA
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theory taught masters degree programme.
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 2024).
The department has an excellent employability record, and the majority of graduates go on to successful careers. Find out about how our alumni have used the skills they developed studying Modern Languages at postgraduate level within their 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.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) taught masters degree programme.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Distance Learning) MA (Online)
Course information for our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (distance learning) taught masters degree programme.
Sexuality and Gender Studies MRes
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MRes Sexuality and Gender Studies combined research and taught masters degree programme.
Sexuality and Gender Studies (Distance Learning) PGCert (Online)
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PG Cert Sexuality and Gender Studies (Distance Learning) programme.
Arabic Studies PhD / MA
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD Arabic Studies at the University of Birmingham.
Comparative Literature PhD
Course information for prospective doctoral researchers on the University of Birmingham's PhD Comparative Literature
Digital Media and Global Communication MA (Online)
Advance your career at the University of Birmingham in a range of digital media, communications, cultural, and creative industries. Apply today.
French Studies PhD / MA
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD French Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham
German Studies PhD / MA
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD German Studies doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham.