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Study Details: MA 1 year full-time
Gain the sought-after skills you need for a career in specialist language work on this practical and respected master’s course.
Our MA Translation and Professional Language Skills course prepares you to work as a professional linguist at a high level.
You can choose to specialise in one language, or build your skills across two languages. This course is available in the below routes:
Across each course route, you'll develop the skills required for a range of roles in international organisations and language service providers. You'll mostly work with the written word to develop proficiency in specialised language services, such as:
Through your core units, you’ll advance your editing, revision, and proofreading abilities. These are often the key areas of expertise sought by employers and agencies in the industry.
You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.
To apply for this course you should have mother tongue competence in English and degree-level competence in one or two foreign languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian).
Please note you must meet the English language requirements before applying to this programme.
Candidates will complete aptitude tests for translating and editing to assess their suitability for the course.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
Our MA Translation and Professional Languages Skills course is vocational and has an excellent international reputation.
Many of our graduates have gone on to a range of careers in specialist language work. Others have used the transferable skills gained to pursue further study, or careers in teaching, publishing, and design.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for:
Please see website for details
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