Overview

Key facts

The Master of Arts in Translation or Master of Arts in Translation (Interpreting) programme offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to broaden students' theoretical interests in translation and to encourage further research. Independent study forms a large part of the workload for these programmes although there is also a strong emphasis on continued professional translation training.

Applicants should have already obtained an Honours degree in Translation or equivalent qualification. The programme consists of three modules plus a Research Report.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Specialised Conference Interpreting Skills

Professional Language Enhancement

Advanced Interpreting Practice

Research Topics in Interpreting Studies

Critical Approaches to Literary Translation

Professional Translation Practice

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 3 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in South Africa

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master of Arts by Coursework and Research Report:

Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Translation and Interpreting Studies or equivalent) from Wits or another university, with a 65% aggregate pass mark.

Master of Arts by Dissertation:

A Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Translation and Interpreting Studies or equivalent) from Wits or another university, with a 65% aggregate pass mark;
A pre-arrangement for supervision within the Faculty of Humanities.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

94180 ZAR / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

94180 ZAR / year

≈ 94180 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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