Translation and Cultures

Entry requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, e.g. a single or combined Honours Undergraduate degree in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Translation Studies, or another Humanities subject.

Candidates with a UK 2:2 (or equivalent) may be accepted upon individual assessment or demonstration of relevant experience.

You will need to provide proof of high-level competence in spoken and written English and in at least one of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.

Knowledge of a third language amongst the ones mentioned above is valued, but not required.

Language competence

You will need to indicate your level of competence in the language(s) other than English (UG degree level or equivalent to C1 in the CEFR); if formal evidence cannot be provided, you will be assessed individually by the School.

If your first language is not English, or if you have not been taught entirely in English (equivalent to a UK qualification), you will need to provide formal evidence of the following English language requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you looking for a MA in Translation and Cultures offering a rigorous academic grounding in the theoretical and practical study of translation? Warwick will provide you with the knowledge, expertise and critical skills to become a successful intercultural mediator.

This exciting Master's degree will enhance your theoretical awareness, develop your technology skills and sharpen your practical skills to help you grow professionally, opening up opportunities for a successful career in the language industries or further research.

Choose your specialisation through one of three distinctive pathways:

• Translation and Cultures
• Translation and Technologies
• Literary Translation Studies

Whichever path you choose, you'll graduate as a confident intercultural mediator ready to make your mark in the rapidly evolving language industries.

We are corporate members of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting in the UK, the Chartered Institute of Linguists, the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), and the Association of Translation Companies.