MA Translation at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

A programme giving grounding in translation and intercultural studies for independent research or professional translation work. Students explore genres and practices including subtitling, audio description, community interpreting, technical and machine translation, literary and creative translation, music and multimodality, and use current translation technologies.

Faculty: Arts, English and Languages | Department: Centre for Translation and Interpreting | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (2027/28 entry) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study translation theory and practice across multiple genres and develop professional translation and employability skills with translation technology and online tools. The elective Principles in Community Interpreting leads to an OCN Level 4 certificate, and students can earn CMI Level 5 awards in Coaching and Project Management.

Career pathways

Academia, creative writing, translation and interpreting, the civil service, public policy, business and commerce, international trade, journalism and diplomacy; also doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any discipline; a lower degree may be acceptable with a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience. Applicants should normally have at least intermediate foreign-language proficiency. Apply ideally by 13 August 2027. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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