Dr. David Orrego Carmona

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Orrego-Carmona is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, with extensive experience in the fields of translation and intercultural studies. He earned his Bachelor's degree in English-French-Spanish Translation from Universidad de Antioquia in Colombia, and completed his Master's and PhD in Translation and Intercultural Studies at Universitat Rovira Virgili in Spain. His academic journey saw him engaged in research on non-professional subtitling and its impact on social equity within multilingual societies. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of the Free State in South Africa, he joined Warwick in 2022. Prior to that, he held several positions at Aston University, including Director of Postgraduate Studies in Translation Studies. His research interests include audiovisual translation, translation technology, and the societal implications of translation practices. David serves as a treasurer for the European Association for Studies in Screen Translation and holds editorial positions across various academic journals. He also teaches courses on practical translation and translation technologies, guiding students interested in these dynamic fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader (Associate Professor)

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Teaching and research in Translation Studies, focusing on the societal impact of translation in multilingual communities.

Lecturer

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Aston University • Birmingham, England

Lectured on Translation Studies and served as Director of Postgraduate Studies.

Visiting Lecturer

2022-04-01 — 2022-07-01

University of Warsaw • Warsaw, Poland

Conducted lectures related to translation studies.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.