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MA Translation, Communication, Language Technology (double degree) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students of translation studies study the theory and practice of the written transmission of factual and specialist texts into another language. In addition, they learn about theories and strategies of multilingual communication and cultural mediation and acquire skills in the area of innovative language technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages  |  Department: Institute of Translation and Interpreting  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught and German and selected foreign languages-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree programme Translation, Communication, Language Technology comprises 120 credits. The Master’s programme can be pursued as an international version.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German and selected foreign languages. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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