Translation, Interpreting and AI MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Surrey |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

10 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our trailblazing course stands out as one of the few in the UK that integrate skills in both translation and interpreting with the use of cutting-edge AI and innovative language and communication technologies. You will learn how to navigate the complex linguistic, social and technological dimensions of the language services industry, significantly boosting your employability.

Our internationally recognised MA combines skills training in translation and interpreting with a strong focus on developing innovative technological skills, especially the use of AI in the context of translation and interpreting. This allows you to meet global market demands and prepares you for a future in which AI advances rapidly and where specialised skills, such as leveraging generative AI and using different modes of translation and interpreting, will be essential.

We regularly offer translation and interpreting practice in English paired with other languages. We regularly offer Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Many other languages are available upon request, subject to a minimum number of students.

You will develop professional translation skills to produce contextually accurate, culturally appropriate, and stylistically consistent translations. Alongside this, you will gain professional skills in interpreting, including consecutive and dialogue interpreting, and sight translation, and you will practise both on-site interpreting and remote interpreting via audio/video link. You will also learn to understand, discuss and justify translation and interpreting-related decisions.

Optional modules focusing on the creative, business, technological and research dimensions of translation and interpreting enable you to customise your learning according to your own strengths, personal interests and career ambitions. You will also have opportunities to gain industry experience through work placements.

  1. Our flexible dissertation options enable you to choose from :A research-based dissertation on a specific translation or interpreting topic
  2. An extended translation or interpreting project accompanied by a reflective analytical commentary
  3. A critical report based on a language-industry work placement or a skills-enhancement activity (such as a summer school or similar).



Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our trailblazing course stands out as one of the few in the UK that integrate skills in both translation and interpreting with the use of cutting-edge AI and innovative language and communication technologies. You will learn how to navigate the complex linguistic, social and technological dimensions of the language services industry, significantly boosting your employability.

Our internationally recognised MA combines skills training in translation and interpreting with a strong focus on developing innovative technological skills, especially the use of AI in the context of translation and interpreting. This allows you to meet global market demands and prepares you for a future in which AI advances rapidly and where specialised skills, such as leveraging generative AI and using different modes of translation and interpreting, will be essential.

We regularly offer translation and interpreting practice in English paired with other languages. We regularly offer Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Many other languages are available upon request, subject to a minimum number of students.

You will develop professional translation skills to produce contextually accurate, culturally appropriate, and stylistically consistent translations. Alongside this, you will gain professional skills in interpreting, including consecutive and dialogue interpreting, and sight translation, and you will practise both on-site interpreting and remote interpreting via audio/video link. You will also learn to understand, discuss and justify translation and interpreting-related decisions.

Optional modules focusing on the creative, business, technological and research dimensions of translation and interpreting enable you to customise your learning according to your own strengths, personal interests and career ambitions. You will also have opportunities to gain industry experience through work placements.

  1. Our flexible dissertation options enable you to choose from :A research-based dissertation on a specific translation or interpreting topic
  2. An extended translation or interpreting project accompanied by a reflective analytical commentary
  3. A critical report based on a language-industry work placement or a skills-enhancement activity (such as a summer school or similar).



Admission Requirements

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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 English or a related 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.

The languages available in the programme (subject to demand) are:

  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Turkish.

Other languages may be available upon request.

10 Jul 2026
1 Year
Sep-2026

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,300 GBP
International
22,700 GBP

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