Audiovisual Translation and Localisation MA

at University of Leeds

The course is composed of core and optional modules. Core modules are compulsory modules which will introduce you to essential concepts in audiovisual translation, subtitling, localisation, accessibility, and computer-assisted translation, with hands-on practice in our computer labs throughout the year. You’ll develop professional skills through individual assignments and team projects, thus gaining insights into both audiovisual translation and localisation workflows and translation project management.
 

Professionals will guide you through the use of a wide range of audiovisual translation and localisation tools throughout your course. They will also introduce you to approaches and research methods in translation and audiovisual translation studies, as well as practical specialised translation tasks in one or two language pairs.
 

On top of these modules, you can choose among a vast array of optional modules, which will enable you to build your additional specialist translation skills between English and up to two other languages for which you have passed our entrance translation test(s). They include research-led modules exploring topics related to your field of study such as live subtitling and reporting through respeaking or machine translation, or topics that will allow you to open different opportunities like interpreting skills or corpus linguistics.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies    
• Subtitling for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing and Audio Description    
• Introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation    
• Localisation and Project Management    
• Subtitling: Theory And Practice    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons). We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines. Other relevant qualifications or experience may also be considered, such as professional/work/voluntary experience. Applicants will undertake translation tests in their chosen language/s.
 

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in all components. 

Fees

• UK: £10,250 (total)
• International: £21,250 (total)
   

A postgraduate qualification in Audiovisual Translation and Localisation will equip you with valuable practical skills, underpinned by a solid theoretical foundation. You’ll also develop advanced skills in IT, research, communication and analysis that are very valuable to employers.

Many of our students go straight into practice with their project management or translation skills, whether they work in large organisations, small or medium-sized language service providers, or as freelance audiovisual translators. Others pursue related careers in language services in organisations such as the UN and affiliated organisations, the European Parliament and the European Commission, commercial enterprises and NGOs.