MA Translation in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Acquire the language and technical expertise highly valued in specialized fields like legal, technical, or medical translation
Enhance your professional prospects by completing a work placement, gaining real-world translation experience while building industry connections
Master leading Computer Assisted Translation tools, including the industry-standard Trados software
Engage with literary translation's creative and analytical dimensions at an institution celebrated for its literary scholarship
Benefit from insights shared by professional guest speakers and resident literary translators

The world of translation

You'll develop comprehensive proficiency in Trados Studio, the premier Computer Assisted Translation software. This essential professional tool helps translators organize and streamline their workflow efficiently.

For those focusing on literary translation, you'll examine translation's creative potential and its cultural significance - a key research focus within our department.

Tailored learning

Our program offers language-specific training in one or two languages paired with English. Specialization options include:

German to English
French to English
Spanish to English
English to Mandarin Chinese
Students may also choose to study multiple language combinations during their MA program.

Lancaster University provides flexible study options, enabling you to focus on translation areas most relevant to your career goals. This approach helps you define your professional path early, whether in business, legal, or technical translation. Current translation professionals can use this program to advance their careers and explore new opportunities.