Research overview
Follow your intercultural research interests to a deeper level in a department ranked 6th nationally in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. We offer research degree supervision in all areas of translation studies, including historical linguistics and translation studies from the 18th century to the present. We can offer expert supervision for projects involving English and the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Serbian, Croatian and Dutch.
Our particular research strengths include:
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• - audio-visual translation
• - cultural transfer
• - comparative cultural studies
• - translation during the Enlightenment and Romanticism
• - translation theory
• - translation of literary and philosophical texts
• - translation between Asian (especially Chinese) and Western contexts
Careers
Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,
we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.
International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the
Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.