Overview

Key Features

There are several possible pathways: MCert, MDip, MA or module by module.

It offers invaluable workplace experience by simulation of real workplace conditions as experienced by the professional translator.

Specialists in translation provide practical workshops.

You will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of translation, such as written translation, simultaneous translation, and subtitling.

Editorial and post-editorial training is provided.

You will have the opportunity to specialise, eg in general translation, legislative translation, literary translation or simultaneous translation.

Funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, this national postgraduate degree is led by Aberystwyth University and involves collaboration with the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD), who provide and teach the optional interpretation and subtitling modules.

Taught through the medium of Welsh, the Professional Translation Studies degree is suitable for anyone seeking to develop a career in professional translation. The scheme is flexible and students can choose to follow one of three pathways: MCert (60 credits), MDip (120 credits) or MA (180 credits).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation

Language Studies

Theory

Research

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant experience.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application

Tuition Fees

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20805 GBP / year

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10265 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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