Translation Studies

Overview

The one-year, full-time taught Translation Studies programme at The University of Edinburgh will enhance your practical skills in, and theoretical understanding of, translation as an activity. It can also be completed part-time over two years.

How you will learn

The programme combines core courses with optional courses, research training, practical translation, and a dissertation. It is taught through a combination of seminars, tutorials, student-led presentations and written exercises.

What you will gain

Across all our activities, we encourage critical thinking on language use and translation and an understanding of the factors which impact on the discipline. We will introduce you to major concepts in translation theory and show you how to apply them in translation practice.

This will help you sharpen important professional skills, such as:

• Undertaking research
• Thinking analytically
• Writing commentaries and essays to deadline
• Using a range of resources and presentation techniques

The programme will also broaden your understanding of issues relating to translation, such as gender, power relations, and religion.

Career opportunities

Our programme is designed to enhance your industry skills in translation, with practical exercises throughout the year, and a strong emphasis on communication and working to deadline.

We have excellent links with the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and are an official member of the SDL University Partner Program, providing students with the necessary knowledge, expertise and resources to help prepare for a career in the translation industry.

Completing our MSc will also help you develop and refine your research skills, and theoretical understanding of translation, in ways that will prepare you for further postgraduate study, should you wish to continue your career in an academic environment.

Many of our graduates have gone on to work as freelance and in-house translators, as well as project managers and language teachers. Others work within international companies, and some have continued into doctoral studies.