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MA Specialised Translation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA Specialised Translation is a postgraduate Linguistics course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Linguistics · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September

Our Specialised Translation MA offers advanced training for a career in translation and the wider language industry. The course is open to both native and non-native speakers of English who also speak any of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Native English speakers have the option to combine English with two other languages, while non-native speakers will combine it with one. At the heart of the MA sits our year-long Translation Skills Lab module. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Prepare for working life – in our Skills Lab module you’ll work on simulated work-based scenarios to put your skills and theoretical knowledge into practice - Master the essential software – you’ll learn how to work with a range of industry-standard CAT tools, including Trados and MemoQ. - Boost your CV – hone your career-building and professional development skills with our Professional Development module and benefit from the University of Westminster Mentoring scheme - Access extensive learning resources – explore our comprehensive library, featuring a vast collection of print volumes and digital materials, alongside modern computer labs stocked with specialised software tailored for translation and related disciplines. - Learn from industry experts – our team of full and part-time lecturers brings real-world experience and specialist knowledge in professional translation and allied fields, ensuring practical, expert-led learning. Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The Specialised Translation MA is designed to enable you to succeed as a professional linguist and/or engage in further research. The course has an excellent graduate employment record, and our membership of Elia Exchange ensures that we can assist you in securing high-quality work placements both during the course and following graduation. Our course focuses on practical training in translation, and our Professional Development module is designed to prepare you for your career in the industry. Graduate employers named on the course page: European Commission, Hogarth Worldwide, SDI Media, TranslatePlus, United Nations. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Specialised Translation MA with English and one other language
• Working with the Words of Others (Core)
• Translation Skills Lab (Core)
• Computer-assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Post-editing (Core)
• Professional Development (Core)
• MA Translation Project or MA Dissertation (Core)
• Digital Co-Laboratory (Option)
• Translation as Cultural Practice (Option)
• Specialised Translation MA with English and two other languages (Option)
• Translation: 2nd Source Language (Core)
• Professional recognition (Option)

Careers

• Editor/Reviser
• Localiser
• Quality assurance manager
• Subtitler
• Transcreator
• Translator
• Translation project manager
• Terminologist
• Vendor manager