Overview

The Specialised Translation programme offered at the University of Westminster is open to both native and non-native speakers of English who also speak any of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Native English speakers have the option to combine English with two other languages, while non-native speakers will combine it with one.

At the heart of the MA are our practical translation classes between English and one of these languages, which are complemented by the Translation Skills Lab module.

You'll learn how to research specialised subjects to produce commercially viable translations of a broad range of specialised texts, applying insights drawn from translation theory and professional practice, and, in the Translation Skills Lab, learn about Project Management and Quality Assurance while honing your skills in a simulated translation bureau.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Careers

The Specialised Translation MA is designed to enable you to succeed as a professional linguist and/or engage in further research.

The course has an excellent graduate employment record, and our membership of Elia Exchange ensures that we can assist you in securing high-quality work placements both during the course and following graduation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Specialised Translation

Translation Skills Lab

Audiovisual Translation and Localisation

Computer-assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Post-editing

Professional Development

International Organisations and Institutional Discourse

Translation as Cultural Practice

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 115 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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59

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6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Linguists without a degree but with sufficient experience in a relevant area will also be considered. Applicants will be interviewed in person or on the telephone and set a translation test to check their suitability for the course.

The course is open to native speakers of English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish and Chinese. Applicants will need fluent written and spoken English. Most successful applicants will have met the IELTS requirement when they submit their application, as excellent English language skills are fundamentally important.

It is vital that all applicants who do not have English as their first language provide clear details on their application form of the English language qualifications they have achieved and/or the date when they will be taking their IELTS test.

Applicants are required to submit one academic or professional reference.

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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9900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

UK tuition fee: £4,950 (Price per academic year)

International tuition fee: £9,000 (Price per academic year)

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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