Long courses

The Centre for Translation Studies 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 codeModule nameSemesterOnline routeIn-person routePre-requisites
TRAM 486Simultaneous Interpreting I1 Yesnone
TRAM 496Translation as Human-Computer Interaction1YesYesnone
TRAM 504Writing and Rewriting for Translators1 Yesnone
TRAM 511Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Translators and Interpreters1YesYesnone
TRAM 449Interpreting and Technologies2YesYesnone
TRAM 487Simultaneous Interpreting II2 Yesmust be paired with TRAM 486
TRAM 498Audiovisual Translation2Yes none
TRAM 502Smart Technologies for Translation2YesYesnone
TRAM 503Translation for the Creative Industries2Yes 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.