Professional Translation for European Languages
Entry requirements
Normally a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Native-level writers of English must have French, German, Italian and/or Spanish language as a major component. Native-level writers of French, German, Italian or Spanish must have English language as a major component. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have: a 2:2 honours degree, a degree in a non-languages subject and/or professional translating experience.
Months of entry
September
Course content
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish.
The professional translation focus is a distinctive feature of this course. It incorporates:
- translation theory
- practice
- professionalism in translation.
You'll receive expert training in professional tools and computer-assisted translation (CAT) software. The training will explain how to work in different real-world contexts, such as:
- business and finance
- legal
- technical
- marketing and publicity
- literary translation.
In your professional life you'll only translate into your mother tongue and our teaching reflects this.
Information for international students
Normally a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Native-level writers of English must have French, German, Italian or Spanish language as a major component. Native-level writers of French, German, Italian or Spanish must have English language as a major component.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have a 2:2 honours degree, a degree in a non-languages subject, and/or professional translating experience.
International Students
English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with at least 6.5 in all sub-skills).
Fees and funding
See our course fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Myriem el Maizi, Degree Programme Director
- modlang.pgadmin@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- + 44 (0) 191 208 5867