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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Full Time
OCT-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Full Time
OCT-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Part Time
OCT-25
2 years
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With this dynamic course, you’ll develop the linguistic and technical skills to move into a wide range of careers in translation. This could be in literary translation, or in humanitarian fields like medical and legal translation.
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of Trados Studio, a Computer Assisted Translation tool. This industry leading software is a translator’s best friend, and will allow you to manage your translation work more effectively.
If you choose to specialise in the study of literary translation, you’ll spend time looking into creative and critical possibilities that translation can offer, as well as the role of translation in art and culture – one of the research strengths of the department.
We combine language-specific practice in either one or two languages in addition to English. You can specialise in translation between:
You also have the possibility of studying more than one language combination during your MA.
At Lancaster University, you have the chance to shape your study, building skills in areas of translation that are most important to you. This allows you to start shaping your career direction early in the programme, whether that’s a route into the business and legal fields, or technical translation. If you are already working in a translation role, you could use this course to advance your career and move into new avenues.
Translation is crucial to international communication and the skills you develop on this course allow you to pursue a wide range of diverse career paths. By the time you finish this course, you will have the skills needed to find work in a number of different sectors.
You may choose to pursue a career in:
Alternatively, you might choose to further your studies to deepen your knowledge and conduct research, by working towards a PhD.
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a language or a related subject is normally required. Native speakers of the languages taught are also welcome to apply. Applicants should state clearly in their personal statement which language they wish to specialise in. We will also consider applications on an individual basis where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent in a language or translation related subject or extensive relevant experience. You should be able to demonstrate how your skills have prepared you for the relevant discussions and assessments during postgraduate study.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,960 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)
£24,830 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,830 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.