Course summary

Why choose this course Originally launched in 1986, our Translation MA is one of the longest-running in the world. Incorporating more than 30 years of experience in translator education, we attract students from all over the world. Our teaching combines professional translation experience with expertise in the discipline of Translation Studies. We are guided by an ambitious research programme, which focuses on the responsible integration of tried-and-tested translation practices with fast-evolving technology. The programme is designed to meet the needs of the market, enabling you to develop a professional CV as you study. What you will study The course has a strong practical component that includes translation practice in the following languages paired with English: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish. Other languages are available upon request, subject to a minimum number of students. You will develop professional translation skills under the co-ordinated guidance of professional translators and experienced academics. You will simulate real-life translation scenarios and cover a variety of specialisms, as you develop a solid grounding in the linguistic, quality, social, ethical and technological dimensions of the profession. You’ll confront a wide range of translation challenges, use cutting-edge software (for example, computer-assisted translation, machine translation and corpora), and gain a critical understanding of how technologies impact the profession. Optional modules focusing on the creative, business, technological and research dimensions of translation enable you to customise your learning, according to your own strengths, personal tastes and career ambitions. You will gain experience of language services provision through work placements and/or other tasks and collaborations. To conclude your MA, you can choose between a topic-based dissertation, an extended translation and analytical commentary, or a work placement plus a critical report. During your studies, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate academic and professional excellence by winning prizes. These include the following: RWS Campus Top Student Award (two Trados licenses) Project management training (one free-of-charge place in the Pro PM Training and Certification Programme) Professional Engagement Portfolio Prize Best Performance in Translation Prize.