Translation and Specialised Multilingual Communication University of Geneva

Overview

The Master of Arts in Translation and Specialised Multilingual Communication at University of Geneva will help you develop your analytical, linguistic, intercultural and group work skills, providing you with the tools to successfully carry out projects in specialised multilingual communication.  Combines translation with skills in various different fields: a) corporate communication (multilingual finance and marketing); b) multimedia communication (web, localisation and audiovisual translation); and c) language mangement (Language Policy and Planning and diversity management).

Seven areas of study:

• Translation and revision

• Translation studies

• Fields of expertise (law and economics)

• Specialised translation (legal, economic and financial, technical, literary)

• Translation technology

• Specialised multilingual communication

• Professional skills and experience (mandatory internship)

PROSPECTS

Our MA programmes prepare students for a career in translation, revision, localisation and other related fields. Our grads have the option of finding in-house positions or setting up a freelance career. These degrees open the doors to many different types of professional activities and careers: international organisations, NGOs, associations, sports federations, publishing houses, translation agencies, public administration, documentation centres, research institutes, banks, insurance, courts, media, teaching, etc.

OBJECTIVES SHARED BY OUR THREE MA IN TRANSLATION PROGRAMMES

• Acquire the necessary abilities to become a professional translator

• Specialise in a particular field
• Improve your language and methodology skills
• Further strengthen your written skills in your native language
• Carry out multilingual projects in various contexts
• Strengthen your intercultural skills
• Master the latest translation and language management tools
• Reflect on the notion of translation
• Experience firsthand the professional world of translation (mandatory internship and practical seminars)