Program Overview

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Master's Program in Translation, Specialization in Translation Theory

The Master's program in translation, with a specialization in translation theory, is designed for those who wish to delve deeper into the field of translation studies with a focus on translation, i.e., the translation of written text. The program is two years long and consists entirely of theoretical courses.

Program Overview

The program provides eligibility for doctoral studies in translation studies and is often qualifying for doctoral studies in other language-related subjects.

• Translation into Swedish for those who have Swedish as their first language and primarily want to train as a specialist translator into Swedish.
• Translation theory for those who primarily want to theoretically deepen their knowledge in translation studies. (This is the program page.)

Year 1

Term 1

• Translation and Society, 7.5 credits (TTA646)
• Historical Perspectives on Translation and Interpretation, 7.5 credits (TTA643)
• Translation Studies Methodology: Contemporary Perspectives, 7.5 credits (TTA644)
• AI and Translation, 7.5 credits (TTA642)

Year 2

• Specialized Language and Terminology, 7.5 credits (link to come)
• Translation Sociology, 7.5 credits (link to come)
• Elective courses totaling 15 credits
  • Alternatively,
  • Translation Master's Course, 15 credits (TTA641)

Year 3

• Scientificity and Research Ethics, 7.5 credits (main field of philosophy)
• Advanced Academic English, 7.5 credits (main field of English)
• Elective courses totaling 15 credits

Year 4

• Translation Master's Course, 30 credits (TTA650)
  • Alternatively,
  • Translation Master's Course, 15 credits (TTA645)
    • (only if Translation Master's Course has been read)
  • and elective courses totaling 15 credits

Admission and Tuition

• Program Code: H烿TO
• Specialization Code: H焆E
• Application Code: SU-21179
• Level of Education: Advanced level
• Language of Instruction: Swedish (primary) and English
• Special Eligibility:
• Selection: No selection
• Education Plan Legal Document
• Tuition Fee: Applies only to citizens outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. First payment: 45,000 SEK. Entire education: SEK.
• More information about tuition fees

Program Details

• Belongs to the Subject: Translation Studies
• Belongs to the Field of Interest: Language
• Educationally Responsible Institution: Department of Swedish and Multilingualism

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