MA Translation and Interpreting Studies at University of Manchester

Undertake industry-relevant professional translator and interpreter training through our master's course. Transform your passion for languages and communication into specialist expertise in translation and interpreting, developing the valuable skills needed for a career in and beyond the language services sector. Explore a wide range of professional specialisations: commercial translation; audio-visual translation; localisation and transcreation; literary translation; translation project management; technical translation; interpreting for business and public services.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include MATIS Dissertation, Introduction to Translation and Interpreting studies.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates begin careers in translation and interpreting, whilst others have pursued roles in subtitling, marketing, film production and distribution, publishing, media, and international business. Some graduates also pursue careers in academia.

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