Course summary
Our MA prepares you for a career in translation, including audiovisual translation and localisation. You’ll learn how to use standard strategies, procedures and techniques, including industry-essential translation software in line with the European Masters in Translation (EMT) standards. Course description You’ll create a bespoke course within a clear structure that reflects your unique interests and ambitions. The programme also allows you to choose a specialism in Digital Information or Audio Visual Media. At Sheffield, you will join a well-established programme in translation and audiovisual studies offering a wide range of translation languages which include Czech, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish into English and English into Chinese and Italian. We will introduce you to key methods and approaches in translation studies and help you develop high level translation skills on this challenging course. The programme covers theories, methods and techniques of translation, introducing you to a range of translation software essential for success in today's translation, subtitling or digital information industries. The MA Translation Studies is aimed at people who wish to develop a career in the language services sector to become professional translators, subtitlers, dubbing translators, localisers and project managers. The MA is also excellent preparation for a PhD in translation studies and related fields. The course offers regular practice of advanced practical translation tasks.
- You can translate between 1 to 3 languages and English as part of the programme;
- Create your own bespoke programme through your choice of optional modules in literary approaches, technologies or different translation languages
- Become part of a professional translation community which has long established connections with Sheffield-based global heavy-weights in the language services industry RWS and ZOO Digital
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 honours degree in a language-related discipline, such as linguistics, literature or a language. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN