MA Translation Studies (Distance Learning) (2 Year)

Train to become a translator on this MA. Specialise in your chosen language and get qualified for your career in this competitive field. Advance your practical language, translation and technology skills whilst developing your understanding of professional practices, and networking with industry experts. Overview Whether you're a university graduate or a practising translator, you can further your knowledge and career with our flexible and industry ready MA Translation Studies degree course. Advance your practical language, translation and technology skills whilst developing your understanding of professional practices, and networking with industry experts. You'll benefit from the rich research experience and industry collaborations of teaching staff, who'll provide you with the most up to date theoretical knowledge and working practices, to best prepare you for your career in translation. This is a flexible course – you can study around your existing professional and personal commitments with a fully online distance learning approach. You can also work towards one of the following exit awards, depending on the number of credits and length of your study: MA in Translation Studies (180 credits) Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (120) credits Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (60) credits When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work as a translator in the UK or abroad, or to pursue further studies, such as a PhD. You can start this course in September or January (distance learning option only). Course highlights Specialise in translation between English and your choice of five languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German or Spanish Gain free access to translation software's MemoQ and Ooona, the most widely used software tools in the profession Combine the newest theories with the most current industry practices to prepare you for your career in translation Benefit from the rich research experience of teaching staff and their collaborations with major translation stakeholders, including the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) and the Association of Translation Companies (ATC)

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Applicants whose main language is English require advanced knowledge of at least one other language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German or Spanish). Applicants applying for the distance learning course may be subject to assessment if their language competency is not evidenced by their qualifications/application.