Overview

Translation Studies at Pompeu Fabra University is for those who wish to pursue postgraduate studies to improve their professional training and academic knowledge in translation, with a choice of two tracks.

For the academic track, the Degree combines theoretical and applied approaches. For those interested in research, students take the necessary steps to be able to access to two different PhD programs in the Department: the one for Translation Studies and the one for Literary Translation and its Reception.

On its professional training track, the Master's Degree offers translator training in various specialized translations (humanities & literature, science & technology, and legal & economic translation) and in interpreting. There are three Profiles (tracks) and three options to choose from.

Careers prospects

General translation.
Specialized translation.
Interpreting.
Linguistic mediation in institutions.
The teaching of translation and interpretation.
The teaching of foreign languages.
Research into general and specialized translation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation

Specialized translation

Interpreting

Linguistic mediation in institutions

The teaching of translation and interpretation

The teaching of foreign languages

Research into general and specialized translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-23 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official undergraduate degree/diploma (or a bachelor's degree, a degree in engineering or architecture, diplomas, technical engineering and technical architecture diplomas, or, for foreign qualifications, the equivalent qualification awarded by an accredited higher education institution).

Academic transcript of the accredited official training with the average grade at the university of origin. Degrees in any academic field of study will be accepted.

Curriculum Vitae in Spanish, English or Catalan.

A letter of motivation in Spanish, English or Catalan (400 to 600 words).

Proof of level C1 of Spanish

Proof of level B2 of English

Identity Card or Passport

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

5750 EUR / year

≈ 5750 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1302 EUR / year

≈ 1302 EUR / year

Additional Details

Non-EU students: 5,749.8 €

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Barcelona

Funding

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