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University of Sheffield| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA, PG Certificate, PG Diploma | Full-time | 1 year | find out | GBP 10710 per year | GBP 23760 per year |
| MA, PG Certificate, PG Diploma | Part-time | 2 years | find out | GBP 10710 per year | GBP 23760 per year |
You'll create a bespoke course within a clear structure that reflects your unique interests and ambitions. The programme also allows you to choose a specialism in Digital Information or Audio Visual Media.
At Sheffield, you will join a well-established programme in translation and audiovisual studies offering a wide range of translation languages which include Czech, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish into English and English into Chinese and Italian.
We will introduce you to key methods and approaches in translation studies and help you develop high level translation skills on this challenging course. The programme covers theories, methods and techniques of translation, introducing you to a range of translation software essential for success in today's translation, subtitling or digital information industries.
The MA Translation Studies is aimed at people who wish to develop a career in the language services sector to become professional translators, subtitlers, dubbing translators, localisers and project managers.
The course is also excellent preparation for a PhD in translation studies and related fields. It offers regular practice of advanced practical translation tasks.
You will be equipped with the skills needed for professional work as a translator in industry and for research in translation studies. You will practice translation in specific language pairs and will become conversant with up-to-date translation tools, which are required in the constantly evolving translation industry.
Visit us on an open day to find out more about the course, our facilities and the city.
Accreditation
Our accreditation as a ZOO Academy partner and RWS Campus partner means you'll get free-of-charge access to ZOOdubs and Trados Studio as part of your learning. The top two students studying translation technology will also be awarded a free Trados Studio license for use after they graduate.
We are a member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and of the Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies of the UK and Ireland (APTIS). Our MA also offers high quality training for translators in line with the European Masters in Translation (EMT) standards.
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
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Funding for postgraduate taught courses
Minimum 2:1 honours degree in a language-related discipline, such as linguistics, literature or a language.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Other English language qualifications we accept
Pathway programme for international students
If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
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