MA Applied Translation Studies at University of East Anglia

Train to become a skilled translator by combining translation theory with extensive hands‑on practice. Work with industry‑standard technologies and real client briefs to build your own portfolio. It combines a strong grounding in translation theory with extensive practical experience from the very start.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Media, Language and Communication Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching The Language and Communication Studies department at UEA is small enough that you’ll have more personal staff-student contact and individual academic support than in many larger institutions. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Key Digital and Research Skills in Media and Communications, Professional Translation Work Experience, Specialised Translation, Principles and Practices of Translation, Technological Tools for Translators in the Age of AI.

Career pathways

With the MA in Applied Translation Studies, you could launch a career as a: Professional Translator: Translate written content across languages, supported by strong theory and practical portfolio experience Localisation Specialist: Adapt digital content, products, or services for different languages, cultures, and markets Interpreter: Support spoken communication in community, business, or professional settings Subtitler: Create subtitles and audiovisual translations for film, television, online media, and digital platforms Translation Project Manager: Coordinate translation briefs, timelines, clients, and multilingual teams in language services

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