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PostgraduateMA

Specialised Translation

University of Westminster, London
Westminster, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Specialised Translation at University of Westminster, London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Westminster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Specialised Translation MA offers advanced training in preparation for a career in translation. This course is open to both native and non-native speakers of English who also speak any of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Native English speakers have the option to combine English with two other languages, while non-native speakers will combine it with one. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Practical Translation: English and Specialised Language Pair
Translation Theory and Professional Practice
Translation Skills Lab: Project Management and Quality Assurance
Audiovisual Translation and Localisation
Computer-Assisted Translation and Machine Translation Post-editing
Specialised Terminology and Research Methods
Technologies in Professional Translation Practice
Research Methods and Independent Translation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56677
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Read moreGo to Our locations page International students Find out about visas, entry requirements, English language support and more. Read moreGo to International students page Teaching dates Term From To Semester One From 24 September 2025 To 12 December 2025 Semester Two From 19 January 2026 To 10 April 2026 View all dates Why Westminster?

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£32,500
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,000£29,000£35,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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About University of Westminster, London

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