Translation MA

University of Liverpool

If you are interested in languages and want to pursue a career or further study in translation this programme is ideal for you. This exciting master’s provides practical training in translation as well as interpreting in different modes across a wide range of topics and real-life scenarios. We offer language specialisms in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish.This master’s will provide you with hands-on skills in practical translation and interpreting, covering different modes (written translation, sight translation, simultaneous, consecutive and public service interpreting, and subtitling) and a range of specialist areas. You will explore major theoretical approaches and core methodologies in translation as well as acquire useful transferrable skills (e.g. public speaking, intercultural communication, academic writing, active listening, critical thinking and analytical skills) for a successful career in translation or interpreting and beyond.You will be able to draw on the interdisciplinary expertise of staff members from the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film (LCF) and LCF’s strong links with different cultural institutions in Liverpool.All of our Translation specialism options combine with English. If your language specialism is Chinese with English our MA in Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting is the best programme for you.If you are looking to specialise in one or more of: Arabic, French, German, Italian or Spanish or one of these languages and Chinese with English then our MA in Translation is the best programme to apply for.What you'll learnTheories and approaches to translationMethodological insights into translation and interpretingAdvanced translation skills between your chosen language and English (we offer Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish).The opportunity for a work placement in translationInsight into translation practice, the profession, market and industryAdvanced practical skills in sight translation, public service interpreting/dialogue interpreting, conference interpreting, and subtitling.The opportunity to improve or acquire an additional (including our Translation MA language specialisms plus: Basque, Catalan, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian through either LCF language modules or our Open Languages programme).