MA Translation Studies

University of Portsmouth

MA Translation Studies

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 12 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 3.1
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Program Description

Whether you're a university graduate or a practising translator, you can further your knowledge and career with our flexible and industry ready MA Translation Studies degree course. Advance your practical language, translation and technology skills whilst developing your understanding of professional practices, and networking with industry experts. You'll benefit from the rich research experience and industry collaborations of teaching staff, who'll provide you with the most up to date theoretical knowledge and working practices, to best prepare you for your career in translation.This is a flexible course – you can study around your existing professional and personal commitments by choosing between full-time, part-time, campus-based or distance learning options. You can also work towards one of the following exit awards, depending on the number of credits and length of your study:
  • MA in Translation Studies (180 credits)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (120) credits
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (60) credits
When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work as a translator in the UK or abroad, or to pursue further studies, such as a PhD.

You can start this course in September or January (distance learning option only).

Eligibility

This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.

Course highlights

  • Specialise in translation between English and your choice of eight languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian or Spanish
  • Gain free access to translation software's MemoQ and Ooona, the most widely used software tools in the profession
  • Choose to have your dissertation supervised by an industry professional, who'll act as an advisor and an insight to the industry
  • Combine the newest theories with the most current industry practices to prepare you for your career in translation
  • Benefit from the rich research experience of teaching staff and their collaborations with major translation stakeholders, including the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) and the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) 
  • Network with industry professionals as part of your course, and through internship and job opportunities