MA Translation Studies

at Durham University

Core and optional modules

Core Modules (60 credits)
 

• Translation Theory and Research Skills
• Specialised Translation (Arabic <> English, Chinese <> English, French <> English, German <> English, Italian <> English, Japanese <> English, Russian <> English, Spanish <> English)

Optional Modules* (select 2 to 4 = 60 credits)
 

• Specialised Translation Language 2
• Crossing Cultures: Word, Text and Image in Translation
• History of Translation
• Introduction to Linguistics for Translation
• Translation Ethics and Intercultural Project Management
• World Literature and Translation
• Translation Work Placement
• Conference Interpreting Chinese <> English
• Consecutive Interpreting English <> Chinese
• Introduction to Linguistics for Translation
• Grant writing for Masters students

*Availability of Optional Modules will depend on student recruitment and staff availability

Independent Study Modules (60 credits)
 

• Translation Studies Dissertation
• Extended Translation Project
• Translation Project 1 + Translation Project 2

Applicants must have an upper-second class bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant area.

Students should possess at least level C1, and preferably C2, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (or equivalent for non-European languages) – in their chosen language(s) – Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish– and in English. In some circumstances, we may require students to provide proof of language competency.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £10,300 per year
• EU students    £21,750 per year
• Island students    £10,300 per year
• International students    £21,750 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).