Build your research skills and apply them to important topics in climate change, sustainability and society. You’ll enhance your ability analyse complex data.

During this course, you’ll explore and critically analyse theories, methodologies and paradigms of research that are relevant to some of society’s most pressing concerns – including climate change and sustainability.

With a focus on quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to progress your studies or become a professional researcher.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate:

• a critical understanding of research-based sustainability literature across a range of disciplines
• comprehension of the relationships between theory and practice in the field of sustainability, individual and corporate responsibility
• thorough and in-depth understanding of key debates relating to environmental challenges, and the resilience and adaptability of political and economic systems
• detailed and comprehensive understanding of current issues across disciplines within the theme of sustainability

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles. It is delivered through the University of Bath alongside our partner institutions:

• University of Exeter
• University of Bristol
• University of the West of England

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Our MA Translation and Professional Languages Skills course is vocational and has an excellent international reputation.

Many of our graduates have gone on to a range of careers in specialist language work. Others have used the transferable skills gained to pursue further study, or careers in teaching, publishing, and design.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for:

European Central Bank Expedia United Nations The Houses of Parliament GCHQ International Atomic Energy Agency International Court of Justice Healthline Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Associations and resources

By studying this course, you will be able to access a number of tools and online resources to support your learning. These include:

Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) - CIOL representatives will host a presentation (either on-campus or online) giving tips on how to start your career as a linguist, updates on CIOL activities and membership options. You'll also be able to access The Linguist, CIOL’s publication Conférence Internationale Permanente d'Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI) - This course is recognised by CIUTI for its quality and relevance. You will have access to the latest developments in the interpreting and translation professions Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) - You will receive information about the only UK-based independent professional membership association for translators, interpreters and all those involved in supplying language services National Network for Translation (NNT) - You will be notified about national and regional events, and other related activities