Dr. Lydia Hayes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lydia Hayes is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick, specializing in Translation Studies with a focus on audiovisual translation. Her research engages with sociolinguistic issues related to language variation, pluricentricity, and cultural personae as they pertain to the dubbing of Castilian Spanish into English. She has a keen interest in translation software, particularly cloud-dubbing and subtitling tools. Lydia's academic contributions include lecturing on subjects such as machine translation and written translation, aimed at enhancing students' linguistic and cultural competences in Spanish. Prior to her position at Warwick, she taught Master's programs at the University of Bristol and the University of Leeds. Lydia has published various works regarding the role of translation in media, with ongoing explorations into the influence of British accents in English dubbing and interdisciplinary approaches that connect translation studies with neuropsychology, semiotics, and performativity.

Research Interests

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.