MA Audiovisual and Literary Translation at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MA Audiovisual and Literary Translation combines translation theory with practice across literary, audiovisual and general translation, drawing on the Departments of Language and Linguistics and of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies. Students develop personal translation skills and examine linguistic, stylistic and cultural aspects of translation.

Department: Language, Literature, and Media (School of) | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Intake: October | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules listed include Principles of Translation, Audiovisual Translation, Subtitling: Principles and Practice, Intercultural Communication across Media, Languages, and Contexts, Crossing the Boundaries: Literature and Translation in a Global Context, Professional Skills for Translators and Interpreters, Literature options and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

The course typically leads to a career in translation and can lead to education, publishing, the entertainment industry and administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in any discipline taught in French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish. A lower-class degree taught in those languages may be considered with translation, linguistics or interpreting experience, as may a 2:2 not taught in those languages with such experience. Offers are subject to satisfactory performance at a remote interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS score.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 for the whole programme. An optional Brussels trip costs an additional £250, depending on mode of travel. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 for the whole programme. An optional Brussels trip costs an additional £250, depending on mode of travel. Source

Intake: October

Duration: 1 year (full-time)

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