Overview

You may choose from a wide range of specialisations, including commercial translation, audio-visual translation, scientific and technical translation, literary translation, translation project management and translating for international organisations, translating into or out of English and any other language.

We provide training in the use of translation technologies, including translation memory, terminology management and subtitling.

Options are available in consecutive interpreting and public service interpreting for those who would like to begin to develop these skills.

We also offer research-intensive, optional units in translation and interpreting studies and cross-cultural pragmatics for those who wish to prepare for doctoral study in translation or interpreting studies.

Career opportunities

Many of our graduates begin careers in translation and interpreting, while others pursue roles in international business and marketing, film production and distribution, and publishing.

Some graduates also pursue careers in academia.

Graduates of the Translation and Interpreting Studies course from The University of Manchester have found employment at UN agencies, internationally-minded cultural organisations, translation agencies in the UK and abroad, industry, and universities in the UK and around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation and Interpreting Studies

Research Methods (Translation and Interpreting Studies)

Research Methods (Translation Studies)

Audiovisual Translation

Literary Translation: Contexts and Challenges

Commercial Translation

Scientific and Technical Translation

Translating for International Organisations

Translation Technologies

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 141 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
You must provide evidence that you have met our English language requirement at the point of application. If any documents are in a language other than English, you will need to provide official translations.

Student insurance

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

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International

31000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months.

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,500

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 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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