MA Translation and Professional Communication Skills

The MA Translation and Professional Communication Skills course offered by the University of Southampton is designed to equip students with the necessary skills for pursuit in the area of professional communication. As a part of this course, students are offered training in multilingual information management, translation, editing and revision, project management, and other essential abilities valued in the translation industry. Course Content: The course is divided into two major parts: the first part comprises taught modules, where students develop their professional communication skills and learn about the theoretical and methodological issues relevant to translation studies. The second part is primarily research-based where the student prepares for the dissertation.Key Modules: Students may choose from a range of modules including Principles of Translation, Translation Technologies, Specialised Translation, and Intercultural Communication. Accreditations: Not mentioned.Future Careers: Following completion of the Translation and Professional Communication Skills MA, graduates have found employment in translation bureaus, international organisations, government departments, university teaching positions, or as freelance translators. Students are also enthusiastic about pursuing further research and academic careers in translation and related areas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.