Course summary
Learn how to communicate across different languages and cultures on this MA in Translation and Professional Communication Skills. On this UK master’s degree you'll gain specialist knowledge in translation, mediation and interpreting. You'll be well prepared for a career in multicultural and multilingual settings. On this UK master’s course at the University of Southampton, you'll get to choose from range of specialist modules, including translation, mediation, interpreting subtitling and professional writing and editing.
Modules
Compulsory modules include: Practical Translation; Translation: Theory and Practice; Translation Technology; Dissertation. Optional modules include: Language and Intercultural Communication; Memory in National and Transnational Contexts; Narrative, Place, Identity, The Art and Craft of Fiction; Transnational Movement in the Age of Globalisation. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/translation-professional-communication-skills-masters-ma#modules
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: coursework and lab reports, essays, individual and group projects, exams, presentations, practical translation tasks and a dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.
Entry requirements
You’ll need: a 2:1 in a humanities or social science subject, a high level of proficiency in English and Chinese For the 2024 to 2025 academic year this course is only available for translation between English and Chinese.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component below 6.5 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ