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MA Translation Studies
University of Exeter

MA Translation Studies

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Full time | Streatham Campus | 1 year | SEP-26

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Translation

Course Summary

OverviewProvides excellent professional training for careers in the language services industry as a rigorous foundation in the academic field of Translation StudiesExpertise in a host of languages, including Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Kurdish, Russian and SpanishOpportunity to do a translation work placement or projectAccess to bespoke, free English-language support through INTO University of ExeterDedicated space for study and collaborative work in a refurbished Language Centre

Modules

The Practice of Translation (30 Credits) - Core
This module is both practical and professional in nature: it presents the key concepts associated with the practice of translation; the methods and skills necessary for translation; the strategies of analysis for approaching a source text and for supporting translational choices; the different means? lexical, semantic, syntactic?for expressing meaning in a target language; and the various electronic and print resources for effective translation. Applied translation is a key feature of this module: you will translate a range of text types frequently used in professional translation. You will also develop key competencies of the profession, including professional ethics, team-based approaches, editing and proofreading for translation.
Translation Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
Translation Theory (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,300

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a UK 2:2 Honours degree or above in English, Linguistics, Translation or a similar subject. Exceptions may be made if you are already working within the translation industry.

University information

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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026). The University of Exeter is one of only four Russell Group universities to be awarded Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. It is also internationally renowned for its research: in the 2021 Research...more

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