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.

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 Master´s Degree in Translation in Multilingual Digital Environments provides specialised training in quality linguistic content in translation, correction, editing and multilingual web content. It focuses on excellence in the use of languages and on taking advantage of the wide range of language technologies available. It also emphasizes the importance of developing students' critical capacity to reflect on the communicative realities towards which the training content is oriented. The main foreign language is English. In addition, the student will work with a second foreign language (German or French). Through the credits of the subject course "Research in Translation and Interpreting Studies and Multilingual Communication", this master's degree also allows the student to start research tasks and to access doctoral studies, such as the Doctorate in Translation, Professional Translation and Audiovisual Studies (joint doctorate programme together with the University of Valladolid and University of Alicante).

The MA Translation programme combines training in practical translation skills and/or cultural mediation with teaching of translation theories and methods. It is unique in terms of the range of Asian and African language and cultural specialisations. This program enhances students' methodological and practical skills in translation, preparing them for the professional market as (freelance) translators, other language professionals, or cultural mediators, while providing an intellectual perspective on the discipline of translation studies, which could be the foundation for further MPhil/PhD research.

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.

In this 2-year second-cycle Master's in Specialized Translation you will train as a language specialist, learning to professionally translate, revise and proofread texts and multimedia/audiovisual products in a variety of highly specialized domains, including technical, commercial and multimedia communication and the publishing industry.

The UVIGO "Master in Multimedia Translation" (MTM) has as its main objective to complete the training of students and professionals in translation and related fields in multimedia environments. It is oriented towards the professional application of the technical knowledge acquired and, with an eminently practical approach, tries to cover social demand and specialize graduates and graduates in the field included in the title.

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 Translation and Interpreting with Professional Experience MA is a unique two-year course that offers you the opportunity to complete an extended work placement and gain professional experience. Partnered with the Translation and Interpreting MA, you’ll complete the same taught modules as the one-year course with the addition of completing a minimum of 550 hours in a work placement or internship.

The fact that this study programme was awarded European Master’s in Translation Quality Label (EMT) speaks for itself: KTU is the place where the best translators of technical texts are educated. The highest rating in the European Union for translation master’s studies means that your degree will take you places.

The three-semester Master’s degree programme in Translation, offered in the language combinations German–English or German–Chinese, provides in-depth further education in the fields of translation or multilingual communication. The competence goals of the Master's degree programme are based on the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) and cover the areas of language and culture, translation, technology, service competence as well as media and business.

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.

KTU master’s study program in Translation and Post-Editing of Technical Texts will appeal to those who are willing to get more profound knowledge in translation and localization methodologies and technologies, and to improve their skills in translation technology and management of translation projects. One of the greatest advantages of this study program is an opportunity to improve written translation skills in different language combinations.

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.

DCU’s MSc in Translation Technology equips you with advanced technical skills for modern translation practices. Ideal for students with diverse language proficiency, it covers translation tech, localisation, audiovisual translation, and programming, preparing you for careers in the global language industry.