Overview

The Translation Studies course from Bangor University is taught by leading academic researchers, as well as Bangor University’s very own professional translators, interpreters and terminologists. You will gain the critical and practical knowledge required to work in translation, while learning about a diversity of translation-related professions and career routes (audiovisual translation, video game localisation, literary translation, interpreting, freelancer).

Careers

You will be prepared for a range of careers as translators within public organisations, such as the European Commission, as well as in private commercial companies and translation agencies.

You may also consider careers in other areas that require advanced language and communication skills such as;

Marketing

Public relations

Technical writing

Language teaching.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Translation Studies: The Making of a Discipline

Translation in Practice

Translation Portfolio

Understanding the Middle Ages

Creative Writing: Poetry

Historical Linguistics

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted throughout the year, but it is advised that you apply by the end of June (September intake) or late October (for January intake).

Language

Partially taught in English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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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

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.ii undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. Modern Languages, Translation). Candidates are expected to have degree-level competence in at least two modern languages (e.g. Welsh, Spanish, Chinese, English, French, Galician and German).

Applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience will also be judged on individual merit; work experience and other factors are also considered.

For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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