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PostgraduateMA

Translation

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Translation at London Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? As a member of CIUTI, the world's oldest and most prestigious international association of university institutes with translation programmes, we've designed this vocational course to enable the start or advancement of a career in translation. You'll have the opportunity to study specialist translation areas including law, politics, medicine, business, IT, media, subtitling and localisation. The programme is accredited through its main translation project by the Chartered Institute of Linguistics (CIOL) and includes work placement opportunities to give you a head ... International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Politics
Medicine
Business
Media
Subtitling and website and software localisation
As well as the translation of institutional documents
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£22,500£29,000
5 years£19,000£26,500£35,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Translation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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