Course details

Summary

This programme is an academic qualification for professional translators and intercultural mediators. It is designed to meet the growing global need for professionally trained translators.

There is equal emphasis on translation theory and practical skills, including the use of translation technology. You can specialize in translation theory, technical translation (including software and website localization) or literary translation.

Programme structure

120 points

Advanced taught courses in your chosen specialisation

May include a dissertation, depending on your specialisation

One year full-time or up to two years part-time for a research masters

One year full-time or up to four years part-time for a taught masters

Mathematics Education may be taken as a research masters

Where could this programme take you?

Our professional programmes can sharpen the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in your chosen field or progress your existing career. Completing an MProfStuds can make you readily identifiable as holding the skills to participate in your chosen field and contribute to its advancement.

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Education

Entry criteria

• A four-year Bachelors degree, or
• A Bachelors (Honours) degree, or
• A Bachelors degree combined with either a professional qualification equivalent to one year's advanced study or at least three years of relevant professional experience
• Any prerequisites specified for the intended subject.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.