Overview
Dublin City University is the only Irish university offering a comprehensive postgraduate programme in Translation Studies, with a wide range of modules including Translation Technology, Audiovisual Translation, Translation as a Profession, Research Methodologies, Translation Theory, Simulated Translation Bureau. Students take Translation Practice modules in one or two of French, German, Irish, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. Translation is into English except for students taking Irish who work into Irish.
The MA in Translation Studies at DCU is a member of the European Masters in Translation (EMT) Network established by the Directorate-General for Translation at the European Commission. This has established the MA programme as one of the most prestigious in Europe. DCU is the only University on the island of Ireland to host programmes admitted to the EMT.
Lecturers on the MA in Translation Studies at Dublin City University are internationally recognised scholars in the field of Translation Studies, many of whom have extensive connections with the translation profession and the translation industry.
Careers
The technology and translation skills taught on this course are an essential part of practising as a translator, and they improve employability, both within large organisations and as a freelance translator
Many graduates from the MA in Translation Studies become professional translators, working on a freelance basis for agencies or in the translation departments of large companies.
Graduates may also be eligible for the competitive examinations leading to employment in the Translation Divisions of the Institutions of the European Union or other international organisations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Translation Technology
Translation Theory
Computerised Terminology
Research Methodologies
French Economic Translation
Specialised Translation: Technical (French)
French General Translation
German Economic Translation
German Scientific / Technical Translation
German General Translation
Japanese Economic Translation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Translation & Interpreting View 55 other Masters in Language Studies in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent,
OR
- Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.
Tuition Fee
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International
15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7400 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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