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MA - Master of Arts
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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MA - Master of Arts
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a an exam type
Gain industry-relevant skills and critical knowledge in the fields of translation and interpreting. Our Translation and Interpreting MA uses English and Chinese as working languages.With English and Chinese as working languages, our Translation and Interpreting MA will allow you to hone the skills you need to excel in your chosen professional domain.Our lecturers have a wealth of professional experience, both in-house and freelance. They have worked in the fields of translation, localisation, and conference interpreting.You will gain an understanding of how theory and practice intersect in translation and interpreting. You’ll have access to our state-of-art conference interpreting suite. You’ll also benefit from both our industry experience and established connections.The Translation and Interpreting Master's has two stages. Each stage lasts one year.You can study for two years. In your first year, you’ll join the Translation and Interpreting MA. Then in your second year, you’ll continue on the Translation and Interpreting pathway or choose to study: Conference Interpreting MA,Translation and Localisation MATranslation Studies MAYou can also study for one year. You'll join the Translation and Interpreting MA directly at Stage 2. This option will depend on your previous qualifications and experience.
Stage 1 entry: 2:1 honours degree or a degree with a minimum average of 75% (or GPA 2.75) on your transcript. We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and at least two years of full-time experience as a translator or an interpreter. Native English-speaking applicants need to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, include evidence to support your second language proficiency qualification. You may need to take part in an interview in Chinese. Stage 2 entry (advanced): 2:1 honours degree or a degree with a minimum average of 80% (or GPA 3.0) on your transcript. You must also have expert second-language knowledge. Native English-speaking applicants to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, include evidence to support your second language proficiency qualification. You may need to take part in an interview in Chinese.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,065 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£24,565 per year
Students from EU
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
£24,565 per year
Students from International
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
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