Translation Studies (Distance Learning) MA
University of Portsmouth
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22481 | £20177 | £23660 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20119 - £25653 | £15142 - £24804 | £17699 - £30158 |
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Course Description
Overview
Whether you're a university graduate or a practising translator, you can further your knowledge and career with our flexible and industry ready MA Translation Studies degree course.
Advance your practical language, translation and technology skills whilst developing your understanding of professional practises, and networking with industry experts.
You'll benefit from the rich research experience and industry collaborations of teaching staff, who'll provide you with the most up to date theoretical knowledge and working practises, to best prepare you for your career in translation.
This is a flexible course – you can study around your existing professional and personal commitments by choosing between full-time, part-time, campus-based or distance learning options.
You can also work towards one of the following exit awards, depending on the number of credits and length of your study:
- MA in Translation Studies (180 credits)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (120) credits
- Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (60) credits
When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work as a translator in the UK or abroad, or to pursue further studies, such as a PhD.
Eligibility
This course accepts UK, EU, and international students.
What you'll experience
- Specialise in translation between English and your choice of nine languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian or Spanish
- Gain free access to translation software's MemoQ and Ooona, the most widely used software tools in the profession
- Choose to have your dissertation supervised by an industry professional, who'll act as an advisor and an insight to the industry
- Combine the newest theories with the most current industry practices to prepare you for your career in translation
- Benefit from the rich research experience of teaching staff and their collaborations with major translation stakeholders, including the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) and the Association of Translation Companies (ATC)
- Network with industry professionals as part of your course, and through internship and job opportunities
"[The course has] everything an individual with a passion for languages would ever wish for - the theory behind how languages interact with each other, as well as the cultural knowledge needed to make the process of translation possible." - Gabriela Wanat, MA Translation Studies
Careers and opportunities
Once you complete your Translation Studies MA you'll have the rich academic knowledge and industry know-how to start or advance your career in translation.
This well networked course benefits from collaborations with field experts, including the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI). These ongoing relationships help shape the content of the course and provide you with the right training for you to graduate with the skills you need to thrive within the industry.
Graduates of this course have gone onto areas such as:
- Translation project management
- Translation
- Freelance Translation
- Editing
- Copywriting
Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
- Association of Translation Companies (ATC)
- Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
- Parallel Translations
- Wessex Translation
During your course you'll have expert career support from your tutors and our Careers and Employability Centre – which you can access for up to 5 years after you graduate.
Course structure
This Master's degree will take:
1.year (full-time study)
3.years (part-time study)
You can expect
- Up to 3 hours of teaching time every week (lecture, seminar or workshop) for each module you study.
- 24–30 hours of independent study each week if you study full-time, or 12–15 hours each week if you study part-time.
In the last 3 months of the course you'll be focusing on your dissertation or major project.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5. |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176. |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 100.with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing. |
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| PTE Academic | An overall score of 68 with a minimum of 61 in each skill. |
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Applicants whose main language is English require advanced knowledge of at least one other language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian or Spanish). Applicants may be subject to assessment if their language competency is not evidenced by their qualifications/application.
Costs
Tuition Fees Translation Studies (Distance Learning) MA
| EU | £3470 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £3470 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3470 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £3470 | year 1 |
| Wales | £3470 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3470 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £3470 | year 1 |
| International | £3470 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is located on the United Kingdom’s only island city, Portsmouth. This public university, which was previously known as Portsmouth Polytechnic, forms part of the University Alliance, an organisation whose aim is to promote growth and innovation in the UK by putting an emphasis on links with business and industry.
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Student composition of University of Portsmouth
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Portsmouth by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18085
- postgraduates:
- 5005
- Total:
- 23090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Translation Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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