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- MA Professional Translation Studies
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Penglais Campus CN
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
The programme combines modules that are taught by specialists, with opportunities for work placements alongside professionals in Wales’s translation sector. You will have the opportunity to study translation techniques and theory, translation technology and resources, as well as the role of the translator in the workplace. It is very much a skills-based course with a strong focus on practical sessions and workshops. You will be introduced to all aspects of translation, including general, legislative and specialist translation translation technology and international creative translation. Interpretation and simultaneous translation are delivered by UWTSD. You can also opt to complete a research project.The Professional Translation Studies MA will give you an opportunity to develop the skills that are necessary to forge a successful career in written translation and simultaneous translation. As a language expert, this qualification will provide you with a solid foundation to confidently enter the translation industry in Wales, by supporting you to engage fully with the wider aspects of translation as well, such as subtitling.You will also be a strong candidate for any job that requires editing and proofreading skills and, due to your solid language skills, you will be a great asset to the bilingual workforce in Wales.
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Iceland
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- Mexico
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- Moldova
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- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
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- Vanuatu
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- Wales
- Western Samoa
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
£ 17,905per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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45th
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Campus address
Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 3FL, Wales