Literary Translation Studies (MA)

Entry requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in English Literature, Modern Languages or a related subject.

Applicants are required to provide a translation sample to demonstrate suitability for the course.

Months of entry

October

Course content

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 benefiting from our distinct emphasis on the practice of literary translation.

The MA in Literary Translation Studies is aimed at students whose language combination includes English and any other language. This might be a language that you have studied formally in an academic setting, a language that is part of your cultural heritage, a 'big' language or a 'small' language, a modern language or a classical language; it can be a language from anywhere in the world.

You do not have to be a native speaker of English but you should feel confident about translating into English from your other language(s).

The MA in Literary Translation Studies will teach you to think critically and theoretically about translation, but it will also hone your practical translation skills. Our practising literary translators will introduce you to the 'real world' of literary translation should you wish to work in the field after completing your degree.

You may pursue your studies full-time or part-time and we endeavour to support and take into consideration the needs and existing commitments of part-time and commuting students.

Skills from this degree:

• Training in literary translation
• Expertise in intercultural difference and understanding
• Advanced editing skills

Information for international students

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band C
• IELTS overall score of 7.5, minimum component scores of two at 6.5/7.0 and the rest at 7.5 or above

Fees and funding

For more information on funding please visit our Postgraduate fees and funding page.