Overview

Within this Translation course from London Metropolitan University , you’ll explore the translation process alongside theory and learn to reflect on your own practice.

They offer this course in the following languages paired with English: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese and Russian.

Quick Facts:

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to translate documents of varying levels of specialisation within advertising, business, IT, law, medicine and politics. You’ll learn to translate formal institutional documents from organisations such as the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU).
They'll teach you how to use various translation tools including dedicated localisation and subtitling software.
You’ll also have the opportunity to benefit from a career-enhancing work placement module and gain practical work experience within the translation industry.

Career opportunities:

This course will prepare you for various roles in the translation industry such as a translator, translation project manager, editor, proof-reader, localiser or subtitler. You could work in-house at a national or international organisation, for an agency or as a freelance translator.
You might also decide to continue your studies with us by completing the final research/dissertation element and gaining a full Translation MA.

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Programme Structure

Modules included:

The Translator and the Translation Process

Characteristics of Specialised Texts

The Translator and Specialised Text

Translation Tools and the Translator

Website and Software Localisation

Subtitling

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in translation, interpreting, modern languages or related fields

Native knowledge of the English language
Near native proficiency in your chosen paired language

Good command of the second foreign language (if applicable)

For international applicants you are required to have IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 6.0 and be able to meet the DfE entry qualification requirements or equivalents.

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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

11220 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7200 GBP / year

≈ 7200 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part time: £1,200 per 20 credit module

Overseas part time: £1,870 per 20 credit module

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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