MA Translation

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Module Titles
 

• Academic Research Methods
• Introduction To Computational Thinking For Translators
• Principles And Challenges Of Translation And Interpreting
• Professional Translation Practice I
• Translation As Human-Computer Interaction
• Writing And Rewriting For Translators
• Audiovisual Translation
• Business And Management In Translation
• Professional Translation Practice Ii
• Smart Technologies For Translation
• Translation For The Creative Industries
• Translation And Interpreting Studies Dissertation

• If you are a native English speaker, we require a minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in one of the languages listed below or in a related subject taught in one of these languages.
• Native speakers of a relevant language (from the list below) require a degree in an arts, humanities or social science (e.g. Economics, Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management) subject.
• Alternative subjects will be considered by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis.
• Relevant work experience to be considered by the faculty on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements
 

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and 6.0 in each other element.

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£8,200
• Overseas-£17,900

There is a growing demand for the novel modes of translation and multilingual language services that our MA Translation students are trained for.

The course’s work placement option enables you to gain professional experience and nurture a close relationship with a prospective employer, as you work towards your dissertation. We are regularly contacted by stakeholders from the language services industry wishing to recruit Surrey students and recent graduates.

Job opportunities include:
 

• Working as in-house and freelance translators
• Multilingual content writers
• Language-services managers
• Localisation specialists
• Transcreation specialists
• Language and translation tutors.