MA Translation

Native English speakers: a minimum of a UK 2.2 honours degree – or equivalent – in a relevant language, translation or other relevant subject. Speakers of other languages: an equivalent to a minimum of a UK 2.2 honours degree in English or another relevant subject. In exceptional cases, alternative qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Non-native speakers of English without a first degree in English that has been taught and assessed in English also have to meet the English language requirements specified for this programme.

English language requirements

IELTS minimum overall: 6.5

IELTS minimum by component: Reading: 6.0
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.0
Listening: 6.0

All fees are subject to increase or review for subsequent academic years. Please note that not all visa routes permit part-time study and overseas students entering the UK on a Tier 4 visa will not be permitted to study on a part-time basis.

Modules (including optional modules)

• Specialist Translation (Economics/Business Translation; Scientific/Technical Translation; Ab initio Language for Translation Purposes can be substituted or added)
• Translation Issues 1 and 2
• Computer-assisted Translation Tools
• Technical Writing
• Translation of Persuasive Texts
• Translating Cultures
• Translation and Corpora
• Dissertation

Compulsory Modules

Economics/Business Translation (language pair-specific)*

This module provides students who have no previous experience of specialist translation in economics/business with the opportunity to reach an acceptable professional level of translation competence. It combines regular translation practice in smaller groups with lectures on the underlying principles of economics and applied economics.

Scientific/Technical Translation (language pair-specific)*

This module provides students who have no previous experience of specialist translation in science/technology with the opportunity to reach an acceptable professional level of translation competence. It combines regular translation practice in smaller groups with lectures on the underlying principles of science and technology.

Ab initio Language for Translation Purposes*

This module provides you with the chance to study a new language for translation purposes. It is particularly useful for students with only one foreign language who wish to add to their portfolio of translation languages. At the end of the module, you will have the basis for further professional development in the chosen language.

Translation Issues 1

This module provides you with a framework for understanding important aspects of translation and translating, drawing on key concepts from text linguistics, semiotics and text processing, as well as terminology studies.

Dissertation

This module allows you to specialise in an aspect of the programme of particular interest by writing a topic-based dissertation, by doing a translation with commentary or by compiling an electronic termbase with commentary. Successful completion of the module requires close collaboration with a supervisor and good planning and organisation skills.

* You must select a minimum of two of these modules.

Students may join the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) or the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL) as student members.