Translation Studies

The Translation Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonis a research training programme which combines foundational and advanced training in the core areas of translation studies, research methods and research work leading to a thesis.

The Department is strongly research-oriented, and through a combination of courses, advanced seminars and individual supervision, aims to provide the intellectual discipline, knowledge and skills required of a well-rounded researcher.

Supervision is offered in theoretical, descriptive and comparative, historical translation studies, as well as a wide range of interdisciplinary areas cutting across linguistics, cultural studies, sociological and political field of studies. Depending on the research topic, it may be possible to arrange joint supervision with specialists in other departments.

Employment

Graduates of the Translation Studies programme from SOAS University of London leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem solving.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

• Africa Matters

• Amnesty International

• Arab British Chamber of Commerce

• BBC World Service

• British High Commission

Research Topics:

• Research rationale and context of proposed research

• Main research questions

• Literature review

• Theoretical and methodological framework and considerations

• Proposed research methods

• Ethical issues (where applicable)

• Samples of initial data and their analysis