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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Bath - Main Campus
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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
Gain the sought-after skills you need for a career in specialist language work on this practical and respected master’s course.Our MA Translation and Professional Language Skills course prepares you to work as a professional linguist at a high level.During the course, you'll develop the skills required for a range of roles in international organisations and language service providers. You'll mostly work with the written word to develop proficiency in specialised language services, such as:translatingeditingproofreadingprecis-writing (a type of summary writing used by the United Nations). This is only available on course pathways that include French, Spanish or RussianThrough your core units, you’ll advance your editing, revision, and proofreading abilities. These are often the key areas of expertise sought by employers and agencies in the industry.You can then complement these foundational skills with optional units in specialisms like public service interpreting, public speaking, and translation technology and even learn how to set up and run your own language services company.Bath has longstanding links with international organisations like the United Nations and European Union. We make use of these links to keep our programmes up to date with the professional world and to set up external training opportunities where possible.
Application deadline
13/08/2025
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 27,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Bath
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University League Table
8th
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Campus address
Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
8th out of 42 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 220161 73%14th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%23rd
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