Overview

Through this Chinese - English Translation and Interpreting programme from University of Liverpool , you will gain hands-on skills in practical translation and interpreting, covering different modes (written translation, sight translation, simultaneous, consecutive and public service interpreting) and across subject areas.

Key Features

This master’s programme is designed for graduates and professionals from a variety of humanities and social sciences backgrounds who speak Chinese as a first or second language, who are seeking to specialise in a subject area where they can develop transferrable skills which are valuable to a wide range of industries in an increasingly global world.

Career prospects

This course prepares graduates to pursue a successful career as translation and interpreting trainers or language teaching professionals in the education sector. This MA also helps prepare students wishing to conduct postgraduate research (e.g. PhD) in translation and interpreting studies.
After MA level study, students may also choose to sit professional qualification and certification examinations, for example, with the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) and join professional organisations, bodies and networks in translation and interpreting (e.g. ITI, NWTN, IATIS, ETS).
Some common career pathways include translating and interpreting in industries such as publishing, media, film and localisation, in the commercial and business sectors, in the field of public service (e.g. schools, hospitals and police stations), or on a freelance basis.

The transferrable skills students will develop are also valuable for careers in fields such as:

Media
Journalism
Business
Education
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Government.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories And Approaches In Translation Studies
Practical Translation
Liaison Interpreting And Consecutive Interpreting
Literary Translation And Global Markets
Second Language Acquisition
Specialised Translation
Consecutive And Simultaneous Interpreting
Translation Work Placement

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting View 120 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA or BSc degree of 2:1 standard in a subject relevant to the proposed field of research. Applicants with other specialised backgrounds or relevant professional experience may also be considered.
Chinese as a first or second language is also required for this course.
Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.
School or college transcripts/certificates (international applicants only)
University transcripts
Degree certificates
English language certificates (international applicants only)
Personal statement
Official, authenticated translations of these documents if they are not in English.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24100 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-Time:

UK: £5,850
International: £12,050

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / 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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