Translation: Translation Studies MA

About this degree

The Translation: Translation Studies MA allows you to focus on a specific language, gaining practical experience of translation and the critical and analytical skills required for research and employment. You will also choose from a range of translation modules covering theoretical and technological topics. The dissertation project provides a bespoke opportunity to showcase your translation interests and abilities in an extended annotated translation.

Optional advanced translation modules are available to students in the following languages: Dutch, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Scandinavian languages, and Spanish. We also offer optional modules with language-specific strands (subject to availability). The individual modules listed below outline the available languages and usually include a wide range of European languages as well as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian. We are also able to offer Ukrainian (subject to availability - please contact the MA director).

There is a growing demand for highly trained translators in private and public sectors, and this degree will give you the skills needed to thrive in this field. The Translation: Translation Studies MA enables you to advance your practical translation and technology skills while focusing on a specific language. Taught at UCL, you’ll learn from renowned specialist translation experts and enjoy regular workshops with leaders from the translation industry.

A minimum of a first or high upper second-class Bachelor's degree (average 65%) in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students should only translate out of a language in which they have an advanced level minimum and should only translate into a language in which they have native-level proficiency (language combinations subject to availability).

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Former students have gone on to work as translators for companies such as KPMG, SDL International and Alpha CRC; some have set up their own translation businesses. Graduates also acquire transferable skills that lead them into careers in publishing, media, finance, fashion, PR and education; examples include our graduates who are now working for Newsweek, the British Library, Morgan Stanley, Sainsbury's and Deloitte.