Program Overview

Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting MA

Overview

The Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting MA course is designed to help you develop the skills employers need in the language services industry. Our staff are translation specialists who are experts in translation, business and community interpreting, audiovisual translation, and digital translation technology.

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months (full-time), not available part-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• International Fees: To be confirmed
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in English, English studies, or translation (for native Chinese speakers), or Chinese language and/or Chinese studies for non-native Chinese speakers

Course Content

• Core Modules:
  • Targeted Translation / AVT / Localisation Project (60 credits)
  • Translator's Toolbox (20 credits)
  • Practical Translation (20 credits)
• Optional Modules:
  • Bi-lateral Interpreting between Chinese and English (20 credits)
  • Bi-lateral Interpreting between Chinese and English 2 (10 credits)
  • Chinese-English Community Interpreting (20 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching Methods: Seminars, tutorials, workshops
• Assessment Methods: Dissertation, essay, coursework, presentation, exams
• Contact Time: 20 hours per module, with additional self-study time

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK Students: 2:1 undergraduate degree in English, English studies, or translation (for native Chinese speakers), or Chinese language and/or Chinese studies for non-native Chinese speakers
• EU/International Students: 2:1 undergraduate degree in English, English studies, or translation (for native Chinese speakers), or Chinese language and/or Chinese studies for non-native Chinese speakers
• Alternative Qualifications: Considered on an individual basis

Funding

• Scholarships: Available for high-achieving international scholars
• Government Loans: Available for eligible students

Careers

• Career Progression: 90.9% of postgraduates from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Graduate Destinations: Careers in translation, interpreting, and language services industry, as well as research and academia

Facilities

• Translation Suite: Industry-standard translation software and equipment
• Interpreting Booth: Fully-functioning conference room and individual interpreting booths
• University Park Campus: 300-acre campus with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities

Fees

• Home/UK Fees: To be confirmed
• International Fees: To be confirmed
• Additional Costs: Equipment, travel, and subsistence for voluntary placements

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