Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Translation Studies in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,826.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Translation Studies offers specialized instruction in the competencies needed to excel as a professional translator, bridging linguistic and cultural divides effectively.
This program belongs to the European Masters in Translation (EMT) Network, initiated by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Translation (DGT). The EMT designation serves as a mark of excellence for academic programs that fulfill established industry benchmarks, guaranteeing graduates acquire versatile and specialized abilities to facilitate communication across diverse settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should normally have a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in languages or a language-related area of study, with at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in the chosen language(s). Students with native proficiency in a language for which they are applying should normally have an Honours primary degree with at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in a relevant discipline (Applied Languages, Linguistics, Philology or another discipline in which they wish to specialise as a translator).
Applicants with a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) will be considered, subject to adequate proof of language proficiency as assessed by the programme coordinators. They may also be required to present themselves for an interview or language assessment test.
Specific language requirements for Asian Studies are as follows:
Chinese language candidates should hold an HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 5 certificate (or certified equivalent).
Japanese language candidates should have a Japanese level equivalent to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2.
Korean language candidates should have a Korean level equivalent to the TOPIK II (Test of Proficiency in Korean), level 5-6.
Applicants must indicate their chosen language(s) at the application stage. Please note that translation work will always take place in combination with English.
Applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Tuition
EUR
17,000