Translation and Localisation MA

Overview

Our Translation and Localisation MA will enable you to gain industry-relevant skills and critical academic knowledge in linguistic practices and project management of localisation, as well as translation and audio-visual translation (AVT).

We offer the following language pairs:

• English and Chinese
• English and French
• English and German
• English and Spanish

You will learn from experienced researchers and translation and localisation professionals. You will have access to the latest industry insights and Translation Studies research. You will be able to adapt to emerging trends of IT applications in the localisation and translation industry.

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Your future

What can you do with a Translation and Localisation MA degree?

Our graduates use their linguistic, IT, and interpersonal skills, and cultural knowledge in a range of sectors.

Audio Visual Translation (AVT) careers

• in-house subtitle translator (translation and dubbing of audio-visual content)
• in-house project manager in a translation agency, working on a range of AVT projects
• freelance subtitle translator, working as a self-employed translator and dubber of audio-visual content

Localisation careers

• in-house localisation in an agency, working on digital and non-digital products (from brochures to apps, websites and video games)
• in-house project manager working for a localisation agency
• freelance localisation - running your own business as a self-employed independent localisation specialist
• cultural liaison - working for developers or companies in one locale liaising with clients and publishers in another locale to promote products

Translation careers

• in-house linguists working for a translation agency
• in-house project manager working for a translation agency
• freelance self-employed translator

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