Centre for Translation & Interpreting
Expertise in Translation and Interpreting
The School of Languages’ Centre for Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies includes one of the largest clusters of translation and interpreting specialists in the UK and brings together the language expertise and scholarship of experts in literary, social and political theory to foster an interdisciplinary approach to translation and interpreting. The Centre also works closely with members of the School’s Centre for Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.
The Centre also organises a number of research events in translation, interpreting and intercultural studies such as seminars and conferences and provides a stimulating environment for research in the field.
Our Translation and Interpreting programmes
Translation and Interpreting are taught at all levels in the School from Foundation to Masters and have always been one of Salford’s particular strengths. We also provide supervision to research students. Our Masters programmes in translation and interpreting are amongst the longest running in the UK. These programmes combine a coherent academic curriculum, are supported by state-of-the art language learning resources, and have a strong vocational focus: they feature guest-lectures from professional translators and interpreters (such as keynote lectures, seminars on specialised translation and business practice), together with a well-established network of professional student placements within the Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme. The School can boast an established and growing network of alumni who are now key players in the profession and frequently hold guest seminars at the University of Salford.
Our Industry Links
The Centre has also developed links with the profession through the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, the North West Translators Network, and the Association of Translation Companies, and is a member of PLUG, the Professional Language University Group. We host events run by professional organisations, some in partnership with the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies. The Centre leads the National Network for Translation, is a partner in the National Network for Interpreting, and also in the North West Regional Consortium (all part of the HEFCE-funded Routes into Languages Programme).
Research Excellence
We are active researchers, and in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), members of the Centre were returned under Linguistics, Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, European Studies, and Social Work and Social Policy and Administration. The University of Salford has received excellent results for the four units of submission in which School of Languages staff were returned in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise: on average more than 70% of returns within these units were rated as being of "International Quality", of which over 30% were rated as being "Internationally Excellent" or "World-leading”.
Teaching and Research Staff in Translation and Interpreting Studies
See the full list of research staff in Translation and Interpreting, and their research interests.
Translation and Interpreting Seminars and Events
See a full list of Translation Seminars and events.