MA Translation Studies

The Translation Studies MA at Cardiff University is a comprehensive course aimed at equipping students with tools and skills required in the professional translation market. It is a flexible program that allows students to select modules according to their interests and career aspirations.Course Content: The course provides in-depth knowledge in the field of translation studies through a combination of theoretical and practical modules. It introduces concepts like Translation Technologies, Methods of Translation, and Specialized Translation. The students also get the opportunity to undertake a translation project or a research dissertation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include: Applying Translation, Translation Tools and Technologies, Specialised Translation - Practice and Theory, Working with Translation – Texts, Genres, Audiences and The Cultural and Social Context of Translation. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the European Masters in Translation (EMT) network, a partnership between the European Commission and higher education institutions offering master's level translation programs, thus ensuring high-quality training and education. Future Careers: Graduates of the Translation Studies MA have proceeded to successful careers in the translation industry as well as further academic study. The course opens up opportunities for roles such as freelance translator, project manager, language officer, or translation technologist in a range of organizations, both in the UK and abroad.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.