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  • About Translation Studies

    The Translation Studies graduate programmes at the University of Edinburgh are some of the most comprehensive and flexible translation studies programmes within the UK.

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MSc in Translation Studies

This programme enhances practical skills in translation and provides an intellectual and philosophical perspective on the activity of translation.

MSc in Translation Studies

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MSc in Literary Translation as Creative Practice

Introduced in 2011/2012, this programme links the activity of literary translation to the notion of creative practice, by emphasizing the originality, inspiration and resourcefulness that go into high-quality literary translations.

MSc in Literary Translation as Creative Practice

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PhD in Translation Studies

The PhD in Translation Studies gives you the opportunity of pursuing a research-led PhD or completing a thesis which is an extended scholarly translation with commentary.

PhD in Translation Studies


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Funding opportunities

Some scholarships are available for postgraduate study in Translation Studies.

Funding opportunities

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Languages offered

We support a wide range of languages for our Translation Studies degrees.

Languages offered



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