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  Translation and Professional Language Skills


University of Bath    Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies

Full time September MA 1 year
Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Linguistics & Classics (23)

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Are you passionate about languages and interested in a career in specialist language work? Look no further than our full-time programme in Translation and Professional Language Skills. This comprehensive master's course will equip you with the necessary skills to excel in translation, editing, and pre´cis-writing. With a focus on practical training, you'll gain experience in public service and commercial interpreting, and even have the opportunity to set up your own translation business. Our course is taught by experienced tutors, many of whom have worked for international organisations. Join us and become part of our close-knit alumni network of linguists.

About the course

Gain the sought-after skills you need for a career in specialist language work on this practical and respected master’s course.

Our MA Translation and Professional Language Skills course prepares you to work as a professional linguist at a high level.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop the skills required in a number of roles within international organisations and language service providers. You'll mostly work with the written word to provide translations and specialised language services, such as:

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Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course you should have mother tongue competence in English.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in an English speaking country you may be exempt from our English language requirements.




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