Overview

The Translation and Adaptation Studies degree at Queen Mary University of London offers a comprehensive programme and its combined focus on translation and adaptation – unique within the UK – widens the scope of Translation Studies to address movement not only between languages but also between different media, creating an opportunity for innovative work within these fields. It is also a thoroughly global programme: the teaching staff, which includes prizewinning translators, offer expertise in theories and practices of translation from all over the world, including China and the Middle East, and linguistic expertise in Arabic and Chinese as well as Catalan, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Portuguese. Depending on staff availability, we may additionally offer linguistic expertise in Hindi and Urdu.

Key facts

A distinctive feature of this MA is the involvement of industry practitioners giving direct exposure to professionals working in translation, adaptation and creative media, providing you with the opportunity to build a professional network while you study.

Beyond these elements, the programme is distinguished by its flexibility, offering pathways for students based on their expertise and career goals. Those interested primarily in translation, for instance, might supplement the compulsory modules with an option in translation and literary theory. Those who have a second language to an advanced standard may also choose the option in practical Translation Skills, in which students can build a portfolio of their own translation work. Similarly, for those more drawn to adaptation, an applied module in adaptation through scriptwriting is available.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adaptation in Theory and Practice

Practical Translation Skills

Screenwriting: Prose to Film

Translation and Adaptation Studies Dissertation

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject.

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Tuition Fees

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27250 GBP / year

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13250 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

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1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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