MA Translation and Interpreting

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
• Consecutive And Dialogue Interpreting (Additional Language) I
• Consecutive And Dialogue Interpreting I
• Principles And Challenges Of Translation And Interpreting
• Professional Translation Practice I
• Translation As Human-Computer Interaction
• Writing And Rewriting For Translators
• Business And Management In Translation
• Consecutive And Dialogue Interpreting (Additional Language) Ii
• Consecutive And Dialogue Interpreting Ii
• Interpreting And Technologies
• Professional Translation Practice Ii
• Public Service Interpreting - Trends And Issues
• 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 either Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, or Turkish, or a related subject taught in one of these languages. If you are a native speaker of another language, we require a minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree taught in English or a related subject. We can also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

English language requirements
 

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

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£8,200
• Overseas-£19,200

Local and international companies from the language industry who have an active interest in Surrey graduates come to our Centre for Translation Studies. They explain what current and future opportunities they have, providing a chance for you to engage with them directly and kick-start your career in an informal, friendly atmosphere.

Our emphasis on professional development means that you will be well-equipped to begin work as a freelance or in-house translator or interpreter, or as a project manager for business, international organisations and public bodies.

The language services industry continues to grow despite a challenging international economic climate. Globalisation and technological innovation open up new markets and create novel demands for multilingual interpreting services to exchange knowledge and communicate with clients. As an MA Translation and Interpreting graduate and qualified language professional, you’ll be able to take advantage of global employment opportunities.