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Study Details: MA 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
The Extended MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a uniquely specialised variant of our Professional Translation course, with an emphasis on interpreting skills. It develops you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist.
Your advanced translation studies will focus on general, administrative and technical text types, interpreting and training in industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools.
The first part of the degree includes the chance to specialise in interpreting, audiovisual translation, machine translation and software localisation, terminology management, etc.
In the simulated translation bureau module you simulate translation companies by working with local translation businesses and delivering on real commissions to professional standards.
In the second part of the degree you are presented with a choice of two extended translations, or an academic dissertation, or a 13-week internship at a translation company in the UK or overseas.
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WHY TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (EXTENDED) AT SWANSEA?
As a former member of the European Master’s in Translation Network, Swansea University has an established profile in professional translation. We have industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and a robust global network of external organisations to help shape your studies.
The Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting section is based on our inspirational Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.
Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, the Graduate Centre provides a supportive environment for postgraduate research and taught masters study.
It offers postgraduate training to enhance academic and professional development, and facilitates seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences.
The typical entry requirement is 2.1 degree in Translation, a Language or a related subject, or overseas equivalent. As an alternative, we can consider relevant professional experience.
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We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.
The vocational MA in Extended Translation and Interpreting significantly improves your career prospects. Over the course of your studies, or your internship, you may make connections which directly impact on your future work.
Graduates from this course enter a range of different translation and interpreting roles. Many also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.
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