Postgraduate study
Discover our postgraduate courses
We offer a range of postgraduate taught and research programmes focusing on Translation, French, Hispanic, German, and Italian studies.
You will study in one of the top 60 Modern Languages departments in the world (QS 2023) with a reputation for innovative teaching and excellent research. We encourage an environment of discussion, where you will be challenged to stretch yourself academically and question your existing ideas.
You will leave with advanced research, communication, cultural and translation skills which can be taken into a variety of employment settings.
Connect with us
Ready to begin your postgraduate journey? Reach out to us and get started!
Taught MA students: to discuss your application please contact the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies, Dr David Orrego-Carmona, at david dot orrego-carmona at warwick dot ac dot uk.
PhD students: to discuss your project and funding application, you can contact the School Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Ingrid De Smet, at I dot de-Smet at warwick dot ac dot uk.
Our Taught Master's Degrees
Modern Languages and Cultures (MA)
Our MA in Modern Languages and Cultures combines professionally-oriented taught modules with research-oriented modules in the culture of your chosen Modern Language.
Translation and Cultures (MA)
Our MA in Translation and Cultures provides you with the knowledge and critical skills to become a successful intercultural mediator. Choose this MA if you aim to enhance both your theoretical awareness and practical skills, enabling your professional growth.
Where we rank
7th in the UK and 15th in Europe for Modern Languages
(QS World Rankings for Modern Languages, 2024Link opens in a new window)
10th in the UK for Languages and Linguistics
(The Guardian, 2025Link opens in a new window)
82% of our research outputs &
100% of our research environment are world-leading or internationally excellent
(Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF)Link opens in a new window)
Our Research Degrees
Our Research Degrees
MPhil/PhD
Our MPhil/PhD courses allow you to specialise in a language area of your choice:
Or you can specialise in translation and transcultural studies:
Master's by Research
Guided by our expert academics, our Master's by Research enables you to take a project-led focus that is directed by your own intellectual interests and passions. It is ideal for students who wish to pursue research without first doing a taught Master's.
Staff Expertise
Staff Expertise
Warwick's School of Modern Languages and Cultures is home to a thriving research community with diverse chronological, geographical, linguistic and disciplinary interests. Get a glimpse into the incredible research and projects shaping our academic community and find your supervisor:
Further Help
Our postgraduate students can benefit from an array of funding opportunities to support their studies:
Want to apply but need some help? Read our tips on writing a PhD proposal and see how to apply online for postgraduate study at Warwick.