MA Translation

You will be required to have:

• a first degree at 2:1 or above in translation, interpreting, modern languages or a related field (applications from candidates with a second class degree or from non-language-based disciplines will be considered but an entry test may be required, applicants with substantial work experience in translation but no first degree will also be considered)
• native knowledge of a mother language
• near-native proficiency in the first foreign language
• good command of the second foreign language (if applicable)

The following documents are also required to support the application:

• two references, one of which must be an academic reference
• a first degree certificate and mark transcript

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This course will prepare you for roles in translation agencies, EU and international institutions, multinational companies, news corporations or government bodies.

Graduates of this course have become freelance translators or language teachers at secondary school level. Some graduates also go on to further advanced study with a PhD.

• Characteristics of Specialised Texts (core, 20 credits) 
• Independent Research Project (core, 30 credits) 
• Independent Translation Project (core, 30 credits) 
• The Translator and the Specialised Text (core, 20 credits) 
• The Translator and the Translation Process (core, 20 credits) 
• Translation Tools and the Translator (core, 20 credits) 
• Work Placement (core, 20 credits) 
• Subtitling (option, 20 credits) 
• Translating for International Organisations (option, 20 credits) 
• Website and Software Localisation (option, 20 credits)