MA Professional Language and Intercultural Studies at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This MA combines intercultural communication studies with professional language training in translation, public speaking and written English. Students examine how culture and language shape identity, social relations and power. Study can focus on a translation pathway or a Language in Practice pathway.

Department: School of Languages, Cultures and Societies | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Skills and Issues in Intercultural Studies (30 credits), English in International Communication (30) and Research Methods and Dissertation for MAPLIS (60). Optional modules cover areas such as applied translation, pragmatics and discourse analysis, gender and equality and linguistics; the translation pathway requires passing a translation test.

Career pathways

Graduates work in tourism, local, regional and national government, international publishing, translation and teaching in international schools or language teaching.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (Hons) or equivalent, preferably in a translation-related subject (e.g. intercultural studies, professional language, translation, teaching, cultural studies, language and literature, advertising, marketing, communications) or an area complementary to translation (e.g. linguistics, sociology, politics, media studies, business, film, international business, tourism). Relevant experience is considered. A supporting statement on motivation and career plans is required. A translation test may be required for each language combination and direction. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 28,800 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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