In today's globalised world, translating and interpreting has an ever-growing role. Our main research purpose is to find out more about how it works - from professional, language and cultural perspectives. We invite research proposals in fields such as linguistics and literature, culture, identity and professional studies, psychology and philosophy.

We can offer support for projects involving English plus the following languages:

Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian
Catalan
Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian
Quechua
Spanish.

As a PhD student you will have the opportunity to teach undergraduates as part of your training and to supplement your income.

You can attend regular research seminars and contribute to the annual Faculty postgraduate conference. The School also hosts regular research seminars in which leading international researchers present their research. We offer financial support for attendance at national and international conferences.

Our Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School provides training in professional skills and research methods, supports personal development, and hosts postgraduate events.