Overview

You will undertake advanced translation work on general, administrative and technical text, and training in industry-standard Computer-Assisted Translation tools.

The first part of the Professional Translation programme from Swansea University includes opportunities to develop specialised skills in public service interpreting, audiovisual translation, machine translation and software localisation, terminology management, video making or digital publishing.

In the translation work experience module you simulate translation companies by working with local translation businesses and delivering on real commissions to professional standards.

In the second part of the degree, you are presenting with a choice of two extended translations, or an academic dissertation, or a 13-week internship at a translation company in the UK or overseas.

Career opportunities

The vocational MA in Professional Translation will significantly enhance your prospects for a career in translation. Over the course of your studies, or your internship, you may make important connections for your future work.

Graduates from this course enter a range of different translation and interpreting roles. Many also undertake research degrees and pursue a career in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Translation (English to Welsh)

Advanced Translation Technical (English to Welsh)

Advanced Translation (English-Arabic)

Advanced Translation (French - English)

Advanced Translation (German - English)

Advanced Translation (English - Italian)

Translation Tools

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 306 other Masters in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical entry requirement is 2.1 degree in Translation, a Language or a related subject, or overseas equivalent. As an alternative, we can consider relevant professional experience. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

Student insurance

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

20650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20650 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9450 GBP per year during 12 months.

MA 2 Year Part Time

National: £ 4,750
International: £ 10,350

MA 3 Year Part Time

National: £ 3,150
International: £ 6,900

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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