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MA Translation Studies at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the advanced linguistic, intercultural and technological expertise to become a professional translator in an AI-driven global language industry. The MA in Translation Studies is a forward-looking specialist programme designed to prepare you for the rapidly evolving global language industry. You will develop the professional expertise to translate between one or two of a wide range of languages and English, while gaining a deep understanding of translation as a linguistic, cultural, technological, cognitive and socio-political practice, as well as an academic discipline with a rich intellectual and historical tradition.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students studying the MA in Translation Studies can choose from one of three 60-credit Major Research Project options as follows: Compulsory modules include Translation Theory, Research and Practice, Specialised Translation, Major Research Project/Dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements: A 2.1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in one of the programme languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, or Russian.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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