Overview

The Translation and Professional Practice course at the University of Essex is offered with the combination of English and one of Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. You can be a native or near-native speaker of any of these languages, as you learn to translate to and from both languages. You work with native speakers in developing your ability to move accurately and quickly between your chosen language and English.

Your future

The exponential growth of the translation industry and high demand for highly qualified translators and post-editors make it an ideal time to study translation. Our course will enable you to become fully fledged translators (including audio-visual translation), post-editors and proof-readers with a good knowledge of the business aspect of this art.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Technologies of Translation

Audiovisual Translation

Translation Portfolio

Technologies of Translation and Post Editing

Subtitling: Principles and Practice

Intercultural Communication: communicating across languages and cultures

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National

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We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 140 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in any discipline taught in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish.

You may also be considered with a lower-class degree taught in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish, if you have translation, linguistics or interpreting experience. We may also consider a 2:2 degree not taught in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish if you have translation, linguistics or interpreting experience.

Any offers made for this course are subject to satisfactory performance at a remote interview.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time

Home/UK fee: £5,250 per year

International fee: £11,375 per year

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Overview

Your future

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Colchester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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