Course summary
Why choose this course
- Join a new generation of translation researchers who collaborate and co-design research with language/translation service providers and users, to produce economically and socially relevant outcomes, applicable to real-world problems.
- Benefit from in-depth, systematic research training in translation and interpreting in one of the UK’s top translation centres, preparing for a PhD degree at Surrey, or placing you at the very heart of future developments in language-related industries.
- Benefit from a strong focus on the responsible integration of professional practice with AI tools in multilingual mediation.
- Supported by the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, our teaching is informed by an ambitious research programme focusing both on tried-and-tested professional interpreting and translation practices and AI-driven technologies, such as neural machine translation, speech technologies and generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT).
- RWS Campus Top Student Award (two Trados Studio licenses)
- Project management training (one free-of-charge place in the Pro PM Training and Certification Programme)
- Professional Engagement Portfolio Prize
- Outstanding Translation and Interpreting Studies Dissertation Prize.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
BA in Languages, Translation/Interpreting or a related field with a minimum of a UK 2:2 class honours degree – or equivalent. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in each other element.
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
FEES:
For current information regarding postgraduate fees, please visit the course page on our website. The link is under Course contact details.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES:
Discover how we may be able to support your postgraduate taught studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries?field_student_level_value[postgraduate]=postgraduate
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.