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Professional Translation for European Languages, MA

Newcastle University, the United Kingdom

Newcastle University

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About Professional Translation for European Languages, MA - at Newcastle University

The Professional Translation for European Languages MA combines practical training and theory to give you the skills and knowledge to become a professional translator.

  • You'll work between English and one/two of the following languages:

    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Spanish

    The professional translation focus is a distinctive feature of this course. It incorporates:

    • translation theory
    • practice
    • professionalism in translation
    What you'll learn

    You will receive expert training in professional tools and computer-assisted translation (CAT) software. The training will explain how to work in different contexts, such as:

    • business and finance
    • legal
    • technical
    • marketing and publicity
    • literary translation

    In your professional life you will only translate into your mother tongue and our teaching reflects this.

Notes about fees for this course

See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/professional-translation-for-european-languages-ma/#fees&funding

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.

Native-level writers of English must have French, German, Italian or Spanish language as a major component. Native-level writers of French, German, Italian or Spanish must have English language as a major component. 

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have:

  • a 2:2 honours degree
  • a degree in a non-languages subject
  • and/or professional translating experience

International Students

To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with at least 6.5 in speaking and writing, and 6.0 in reading and listening).

Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

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