The School of Modern Languages at Bangor currently offers both taught postgraduate degrees and research-based postgraduate degrees covering a broad range of specialist and interdisciplinary areas within French, German, Hispanic and Italian studies. Recent developments have seen the introduction of an exciting range of opportunities within the field of Translation Studies and the establishment of the dynamic Centre for Galician Studies in Wales. Each year, the School supports a range of culture specific research events such as the Modern Languages Research Forum and the School’s Postgraduate Forum. Students will also benefit from the career development support mechanisms offered by the College of Arts, Education and Humanities. Bangor has a long tradition of excellent student support. There is a lively and expanding postgraduate community within the School, and students work in a close-knit and supportive environment. Depending on the chosen research area, students will be assigned one or two supervisors and are guaranteed full access to computing facilities (including translation memory software), library provision, and all School resources including the film library. There is a dedicated postgraduate study area within the School which students are encouraged to use as often as they can. The School offers international scholarships as well as fee remission scholarships for MA/PhD study each year; contact Dr Jordi Cornellà-Detrell for details. Description The School is able to offer supervision of postgraduate degrees by research in the area of Translation Studies. Suitably qualified candidates can study for degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Translation Studies. Research Topics can include a wide range of subjects on translation theory, history and practice covering most European languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian) and Chinese. Due to the expertise of academic staff in the College of Arts and Humanities, certain topics would be particularly relevant. These include: translation and minority languages (with expertise in the Welsh, Galician and Catalan contexts available); translation and gender; sociological approaches to translation practice and contexts, translation and ideology or translation and the creative industries (journalism, film, media and creative writing).

A research degree such as a MPhil will allow you to explore your chosen field under your own terms, driven by your own questions and intrigue under the guidance of an experienced research professional.