Translation: Translation and Culture MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

LinguisticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Translation and Culture route of the MA in Translation enables you to focus on your practical language, translation and technology skills, with the option of studying an additional language, while developing a comprehensive understanding of the nature of translation. In this multilingual environment, you will build international networks and the language skills to enhance your employability in today's multicultural workplace.

In addition to a range of translation options covering theoretical and technological topics, you can focus on one or more languages and choose to study interdisciplinary modules, gaining practical experience of translation and the critical and analytical skills required for research and employment. The final dissertation project provides an opportunity to showcase your translation interests and abilities in an extended annotated translation. 

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The Translation and Culture pathway has two core modules (30 credits), optional modules (90 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is also available).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Translation: Translation and Culture. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Translation: Translation and Culture.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Translation and Culture route of the MA in Translation enables you to focus on your practical language, translation and technology skills, with the option of studying an additional language, while developing a comprehensive understanding of the nature of translation. In this multilingual environment, you will build international networks and the language skills to enhance your employability in today's multicultural workplace.

In addition to a range of translation options covering theoretical and technological topics, you can focus on one or more languages and choose to study interdisciplinary modules, gaining practical experience of translation and the critical and analytical skills required for research and employment. The final dissertation project provides an opportunity to showcase your translation interests and abilities in an extended annotated translation. 

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The Translation and Culture pathway has two core modules (30 credits), optional modules (90 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is also available).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Translation: Translation and Culture. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Translation: Translation and Culture.

Admission Requirements

191+
3.3+
109+
75+
7.5+
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The following language directions/pairs are normally offered (subject to availability):
English–Chinese English–Dutch, Dutch–English English–French, French–English English–German, German–English English–Italian, Italian–English English–Spanish, Spanish–English English–Portuguese, Portuguese–English Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish)–English Russian–English Hebrew–English

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
33,000 GBP

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