MA Translation 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Queen's University Belfast |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Translation aims to:
• Enable students to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the prevailing theories and practices of translation through intellectual and interactive enquiry and advanced translation practice; • Provide grounding in the field of Translation Studies, defined as theory and practice, that will enable students both to undertake independent research and/or work as professional translators; • Encourage sophisticated intellectual enquiry and debate with fellow students, academics and professional practitioners, drawn from a range of relevant backgrounds, through interrogation of theoretical models and analysis of practice-based work; • Encourage students to develop professional translation skills and learn to theorise within the context of the discipline and their own practice; • Provide students with a good knowledge of the translation market place; • Foster a dynamic and innovative approach to translation as a mode for understanding the socio-political and cultural complexities posed by the movement of peoples and the demands of multi-lingual and multicultural organisations and societies; • Equip students to use their writing talents to the best of their ability, and to develop as independent translators and self-reflective lifelong learners.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA Translation aims to:
• Enable students to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the prevailing theories and practices of translation through intellectual and interactive enquiry and advanced translation practice; • Provide grounding in the field of Translation Studies, defined as theory and practice, that will enable students both to undertake independent research and/or work as professional translators; • Encourage sophisticated intellectual enquiry and debate with fellow students, academics and professional practitioners, drawn from a range of relevant backgrounds, through interrogation of theoretical models and analysis of practice-based work; • Encourage students to develop professional translation skills and learn to theorise within the context of the discipline and their own practice; • Provide students with a good knowledge of the translation market place; • Foster a dynamic and innovative approach to translation as a mode for understanding the socio-political and cultural complexities posed by the movement of peoples and the demands of multi-lingual and multicultural organisations and societies; • Equip students to use their writing talents to the best of their ability, and to develop as independent translators and self-reflective lifelong learners.

Admission Requirements

62+
176+
3.2+
90+
6.5+

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline.


A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be acceptable with relevant professional experience.


Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours degree standard may be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience.

15 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
7,300 GBP
International
21,500 GBP

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