MA Translation

The Translation MA at Queen's University Belfast is a full-time, one-year postgraduate program designed to train prospective professionals in the field of translation. This course caters to both recent graduates and mature students who wish to develop their linguistic skills, as well as those already working in the professional sector who seek to enhance their career by acquiring a high-level qualification.Course Content: The Translation MA at Queen's University Belfast equips students with extensive knowledge and practical skills in translation, providing subtitling experience and insights into the industry from visiting professionals. The curriculum includes industry-relevant computer-assisted translation tools which lead graduates to a successful career in the translation industry. It also comes with an opportunity to undertake a work placement at a translation company in the final semester.Key Modules: The course modules include Introduction to Translation Studies, Translation in Practice, Specialised Translation, Audio-Visual Translation, and optionally, a work placement in the translation industry.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the European Masters in Translation (EMT) network which means that the course meets the high standard of professional skills and competences needed for a career in translation.Future Careers: Graduates of the course are well prepared for roles in fields such as translation for business, banking, law, industry, media, literature, international organisations, subtitling, teaching or further research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.