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Specialised Translation with Professional Experience

University of Westminster, London
Westminster, England
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2 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Specialised Translation with Professional Experience 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 2-year full-time structure. The Specialised Translation with Professional Experience MA is a unique two-year course that offers you the opportunity to complete an extended work placement and gain professional experience. Partnered with the Specialised Translation MA, you’ll complete the same taught modules as the one-year course with the addition of completing a minimum of 550 hours in a work placement or internship. At the heart of the MA are our practical translation classes between English and one of these languages, which are complemented by our Translation Skills Lab module. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.

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 Subject Research and Terminology Management
Professional Placement and Experiential Learning
Advanced Translation Technologies and Industry Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£36,000

Home Student Fee

£9,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

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

55%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Westminster, London

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