MA Translation and Intercultural Communication at Swansea University

The MA Translation and Intercultural Communication prepares linguists for the global language industry as translators, interpreters, intercultural communication specialists, localisation and transcreation experts, language project managers or language technology specialists. Students work with English and one or more of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Welsh (subject to demand). Pathways include Professional Translation/Technology, Interpreting, or a blend, and students may take a 12-week internship instead of a dissertation.

Department: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: Standard: 1 year full time, 2-3 years part time; Extended: 2 years full time, 4 years part time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Technology-enhanced Translation, Foundations of Translation and Interpreting and Specialised Translation Language 1, with options such as Localisation and Transcreation in the AI Age, Conference Interpreting, Healthcare Interpreting, Simulated Translation Bureau, Audiovisual Translation and Information Mining. Part two is a Dissertation (Translations and Analysis or Research) or an Internship for Translation and Interpreting. Extended and Double MA with Grenoble routes are available.

Career pathways

Roles include professional translator, interpreter, localisation specialist, transcreator, language technology specialist and translation project manager, as well as positions in NGOs, international education, diplomacy, cultural institutions and multinational companies. Students gain free software certifications including RWS Trados Studio, Phrase, memoQ, ZOOsubs and ZOOdubs.

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