PhD in Translation Studies (by practice)

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.

The PhD in Translation Studies by practice at Bangor University is a 3-year full-time program for students with a Master's degree. It helps students develop their translation skills and knowledge in a specific language specialism.

The curriculum includes an extended translation from or into one of the language specialisms, accompanied by a critical theoretical commentary. Students will have access to computing facilities, library provision, and all School resources, including the film library. They will also be assigned one or two supervisors and have a dedicated postgraduate study area.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Translation Project Managers, Language Specialists, Translation Researchers, Publishing Editors, or Literary Translators. They can work in industries such as publishing, education, or government, and can be employed by companies, universities, or translation agencies.