Course overview 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. Study from anywhere in the world on our distance learning MA Translation Studies course. You'll learn flexibly from home around other commitments. Join our global community of translators and develop industry-specific skills. This course is runs over 18 or 30 months part-time and is taught by distance learning. You’ll access materials online at a time that suits you At Birmingham, we work closely with translation agencies and freelancers to make sure our syllabus prepares you for professional employment in the translator industry. You can take Professional Development and Project Management modules where you'll develop the skills you need to stand out as a translator. We have strong links with industry and organise talks from professionals, as well as advertising mentoring and internship opportunities.