MA in Translation Studies

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Translation Technology
• Translation Theory
• Computerised Terminology
• Research Methodologies
• Simulated Translation Bureau
   

Year 1 Optional Modules -

• Scileanna Gaeilge
• Aistriuchan Dli agus Reachtaiochta
• French Economic Translation
• Specialised Translation: Technical (French)
• Specialised Translation: Economic (German)
• German Scientific / Technical Translation
• Japanese Economic Translation
• Japanese Scientific/Technical Translation
• Community Interpreting Theory and Practice
• Dissertation
• Localisation
• Audio Visual Translation
• Digital Methods in Language and Discourse
• Work Placement
• Spanish Economic Translation
• Spanish Scientific / Technical Translation
• Uaneen Non-Contributing Module
• Chinese Economic Translation
• Chinese Scientific/Technical Translation

General Entry Requirements
 

For admission to the MA in Translation Studies, successful applicants will have -
 

A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent,

OR

Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.
 

This Programme requires a high level of Language Competence:

• Applications are invited from graduates normally with at least a Second Class Honours degree in any one (for the one-language route) or two (for the two-language route) of the following language(s): Irish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish.

• In addition, applicants should preferably have spent a total of at least 12 months in a country/countries where the language(s) they wish to study are spoken.

• Consideration will be given to other subject specialists with appropriate linguistic competence.

• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. 

IELTS ACADEMIC    Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

TOEFL iBT    Total Score of 92

EU Status Fee

€7,400
 

Non EU Fee

€15,000

• Bilingual and Irish language media

• Diplomatic Services

• EU and International Advisory bodies

• EU Institutions

• European Institutions

• International organisations

• Self Employed

• Social media

• Starting Your Own Business

• Translating and Interpreting
   

The technology and translation skills taught on this course are an essential part of practising as a translator, and they improve employability, both within large organisations and as a freelance translator

Many graduates from the MA in Translation Studies become professional translators, working on a freelance basis for agencies or in the translation departments of large companies.

Graduates may also be eligible for the competitive examinations leading to employment in the Translation Divisions of the Institutions of the European Union or other international organisations.

Some graduates follow careers in related fields such as

• Publishing

• Broadcasting

• Information Technology (IT)
   

Where graduates may take up positions such as:

• Terminologists

• Technical writers

• Lexicographers

• Subtitlers

• Software localisers
   

Others opt for careers in the public service, in teaching, at secondary or tertiary level, or undertake research.Some graduates may wish to continue their studies to doctoral level at DCU or elsewhere. For more information on continuing research in the area of Translation Studies see Research in the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (SALIS):