Long courses
The Centre for Translation Studies (CTS) is offering stand-alone translation courses which are based on the modules part of our MA programmes. On the courses we provide ample opportunity for reflection and practice under the guidance of professional translators, interpreters and research-active academics who are at the forefront of their respective fields.
Our courses
Forging strong links between translation/interpreting practice and research has been at the heart of our vision and has gained CTS the accolade of an excellent, internationally recognised translation studies hub. Each of our Master’s degrees offers ample opportunities for reflection and practice under the guidance of professional translators, interpreters and research-active academics who are at the forefront of their respective fields, and who have made inroads into the critical understanding of technology, as well as into the quality, ethical, creative and social dimensions of the profession. We are now in a unique position to push the envelope in training activities, with our unique stand-alone module offer. Applicants may choose to enrol on individual modules or a combination of modules from the list below. If you are interested in doing a full MA programme, you can check our current MA programmes.
CTS offers a variety of modules taught online and/or in person, on our Guildford campus.
| Module code | Module name | Semester | Online route | In-person route | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAM 486 | Simultaneous Interpreting I | 1 | Yes | none | |
| TRAM 496 | Translation as Human-Computer Interaction | 1 | Yes | Yes | none |
| TRAM 504 | Writing and Rewriting for Translators | 1 | Yes | none | |
| TRAM 511 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Translators and Interpreters | 1 | Yes | Yes | none |
| TRAM 449 | Interpreting and Technologies | 2 | Yes | Yes | none |
| TRAM 487 | Simultaneous Interpreting II | 2 | Yes | must be paired with TRAM 486 | |
| TRAM 498 | Audiovisual Translation | 2 | Yes | none | |
| TRAM 502 | Smart Technologies for Translation | 2 | Yes | Yes | none |
| TRAM 503 | Translation for the Creative Industries | 2 | Yes | none |
Semester dates for 2025/26
Induction week for new students
15 September 2025 to 20 September 2025.
Semester 1
22 September 2025 to 23 January 2026.
Winter vacation
8 December 2025 to 26 December 2025.
Vacation
26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Semester 2
2 February 2026 to 5 June 2026.
Spring vacation
30 March 2026 to 17 April 2026.