MA Translation and Intercultural Studies at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

An MA combining specialist translation and localisation with intercultural communication, studied with a language specialisation in up to three languages or without one.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Languages, Arts and Societies | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Concepts and Approaches in Translation Studies, Translation Skills and Genres, and Concepts and Approaches in Intercultural Communication, with options such as Audiovisual Translation and Media Localisation, Professional Project Management and Work-based Learning.

Career pathways

Graduates work as in-house translators, project managers and quality controllers in localisation agencies, freelance translators for bodies such as the EU and UN, and as researchers and teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,980 a year (2027/28). Home fee, per year (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,425 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, per year (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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