47 Translation MA Degree Programs

The MA in Chinese-English Audiovisual Translation is designed to prepare you for work in the fast-growing audiovisual sector of the language industries. The driver for this industry's growth is the ubiquitous availability of video content. Audiovisual translation accounts for up to one-third of language services activity both in China and internationally.

Prepare for a career as a professional translator. Our industry-focussed course gives you the translation and project management skills to stand out in the sector.

Undertake industry-relevant professional translator and interpreter training through our master's course.

The Translation Studies MA covers professional and academic training in English and Chinese languages. Translation Studies is an academically focused pathway of our Translation and Localisation MA.

The Translation: Translation Studies MA will give you the skills needed to thrive in the field of translation in both the private and public sectors. This programme enables you to advance your practical translation and technology skills while focusing on a specific language. Taught at UCL, you’ll learn from renowned specialist translation experts and enjoy regular workshops with leaders from the translation industry.

DCU’s MA in Translation Studies offers advanced language and translation training, leading to a postgraduate degree. As part of the prestigious European Masters in Translation (EMT) Network, it’s recognized by the European Commission. Graduates are sought after by top public institutions and multinational organizations.

Prepare for a career as a professional translator. Our industry-focussed MA Translation Studies gives you the translation and project management skills you need to stand out as a translator. Study from anywhere in the world on this distance learning MA.

The MA Translation aims to enable students to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the prevailing theories and practices of translation through intellectual and interactive inquiry and advanced translation practice. Provide grounding in the field of Translation Studies, defined as theory and practice, that will enable students both to undertake independent research and/or work as professional translators.

Equip yourself with the skills needed to pursue a career in translation while focusing on your specific interests in translation and intercultural studies. The Translation: Research MA enables you to choose from a variety of translation modules, including theoretical and technological topics, and advanced modules in a range of languages. Taught at UCL, you’ll also benefit from access to interdisciplinary experts and language specialists.

The MA Translation aims to enable students to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the prevailing theories and practices of translation through intellectual and interactive enquiry and advanced translation practice.

The Translation and Culture MA program offers a deep dive into the relationship between language, translation, and cultural understanding. Develop practical language, translation and technology skills while studying one or more languages. The Translation: Translation and Culture MA gives you key experience of translation as well as critical skills needed to apply your knowledge to professional or academic career paths. Taught at UCL, you’ll learn from specialist translation experts while enjoying access to the diverse resources and networking opportunities in multicultural London.

MA in Translation qualification is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills as a professional translator, equipping you to work in the fast-growing translation services industry. You will experiment with different genres through practical, inspiring translation activities, and hone your practice through peer review. You will gain hands-on experience in using tools necessary to operate in this rapidly evolving area (e.g. audiovisual translation or cloud-based translation tools).

Our Specialised Translation MA offers advanced training in preparation for a career in translation. This 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.

The Translation and Interpreting MA equips you with professional skills in translation and interpreting between English and Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Through hands-on training, mock conferences, and a simulated translation bureau, you’ll develop expertise in specialised translation, conference and public service interpreting, and professional development, preparing you for a career in the industry.

The MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a uniquely specialised variant of our Professional Translation course, with an emphasis on interpreting skills. It develops you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist.

Our MA in Chinese-English Translation will equip you for a career in professional language services and further academic research. You will explore how practical translation is informed by theory, develop your verbal and written communication skills, and build your mastery of digital tools to help you produce translation of the highest quality.

The MA in Professional Translation (MAPT) will develop you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist.