Masters Degrees (Literary Translation)

An MA by Research in Literary Translation enables you to undertake a substantial project, led by your own passions and interests.  A degree in Literary Translation represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. Read more

What do Karl Ove Knausgård, Valeria Luiselli and Clarice Lispector have in common with Jo Nesbø, Georg Trakl and Yoko Tawada? They’ve all been translated into English by graduates from the MA Literary Translation at UEA!  On this course, you’ll focus exclusively on literary translation, combining translation practice with translation theory. Read more

The MA in Literary Translation Studies lets you combine your intellectual talents with your professional ambitions, gaining a strong grounding in translation theory, history and philosophy, whilst benefitting from our distinct emphasis on the practice of literary translation. Read more

The MPhil in Literary Translation is a unique opportunity to develop a wide range of practical skills related to translation, while also building a strong understanding of the theory and history of translation thought and a keen critical eye. Read more

Should translated literature be entirely faithful to the original text, or should the translation be free and creative not to lose the poetic elements of… Read more

Our MA Translation and Interpreting Studies programme is ideal if you are considering a career in language services. Read more

The MA in Professional Translation (MAPT) will develop you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist. Read more

The Translation Studies route of the MA in Translation enables you to advance your practical language, translation and technology skills while developing a comprehensive understanding of translation in social, cultural and historical contexts. Read more

Gain the linguistic and technical skills that are sought after in specialist industries such as legal, technical or medical translation Translate in a… Read more

This Double MA in Specialised Translation and Interpreting, offered through a unique partnership between the prestigious Translation schools of Swansea University and Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), France’s third-largest university, gives you the opportunity to study and train for professional practice in two different academic environments, building your translation networks in both countries. Read more

The Extended MA in Professional Translation (MAPT) will develop you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist. Read more

The Research route of the Translation MA in the  UCL Centre for Translation Studies (CenTraS)  enables you to focus on a specific interest in translation and intercultural studies under specialist supervision, developing superior research and writing abilities. Read more

This is a unique and innovative course which will prepare you thoroughly for a career in the world of translation. There are several possible pathways: MCert, MDip, MA or module by module. Read more

This Masters caters to an increasing need for highly skilled and specialist translators across a wide range of industries and settings. Read more