Overview

This Specialised Translation degree at London Metropolitan University is the ideal course if you’re a practising translator who wishes to improve your knowledge of translation while also gaining practical experience.

Key Facts

You’ll learn about the characteristics of specialised texts and how to translate these. You’ll also learn about specialised translation in relation to international organisations.

By gaining hands-on experience of translating specialised texts within fields such as medicine, law, IT, politics, business and advertising, you’ll be able to put these skills to good use once you complete the course.

Although this course has been specifically designed for translators, it would also benefit other language specialists looking to broaden their knowledge of specialised texts.

Enhance your career opportunities and employability in the translation industry with this Specialised Translation Postgraduate Certification.

Gain practical experience in a range of specialised translation areas including medicine, law, IT, politics, advertising and business.

You can study this course in the following languages, all paired with English: Arabic, Mandarin, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Characteristics of Specialised Texts

The Translator and the Specialised Text

Translating for International Organisations

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Key information

Duration

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

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 10 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 in either translation, interpreting, modern languages or a related field

native knowledge of English

near native proficiency in your chosen paired language

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5500 GBP / year

≈ 5500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

3600 GBP / year

≈ 3600 GBP / year

Funding

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Disciplines

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