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- Professional Translation (Extended), MA
Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
The Extended MA in Professional Translation (MAPT) will develop you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist. This 240 credit, Bologna-compliant programme can be studied full-time over 15 to 21 months, or part-time over four years. The second part of the course can be studied abroad. You will undertake advanced translation work in one or two language pairs on general, administrative and technical text, and training in industry-standard Computer-Assisted Translation tools. Part one includes opportunities to develop specialised skills in interpreting, audiovisual translation, machine translation and software localisation, terminology management, etc. In the simulated translation bureau module you will simulate translation companies by working with local translation businesses and delivering on real commissions to professional standards. In part two you are presented with a choice of two extended translations, or an academic dissertation, or a 13-week internship at a translation company in the UK or overseas. Language pairs (subject to demand): From English into: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Welsh Into English from: French, German, Spanish This extended course involves 60 further credits of part one modules, or a second project. A unique second stage option is the METS year abroad, in which you take 50 credits at two partner translation schools, with a 20 credit report for Swansea leading to a double award: Swansea MA plus METS Diploma. Why Professional Translation (Extended) at Swansea? As a former member of the European Master’s in Translation Network, Swansea University has an established profile in professional translation. We have industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and a robust global network of external organisations to help shape your studies. The Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting section is based on our inspirational Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay. Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, the Graduate Centre provides a supportive environment for those pursuing postgraduate research and taught masters study.
Application deadline
17/09/2025
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
40th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
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Subject ranking
12th out of 25 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 204123 60%18th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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