Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Translation in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,100
(c. USD25,643.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Translation careers offer both intellectual stimulation and practical fulfillment. Beyond international organizations, translators can pursue various positions across different industries or operate independently, serving agencies and direct clients. Expertise in translation is sought after in numerous sectors such as banking and finance, politics, NGOs, publishing, libraries, cultural institutions, consulting firms, legal fields, and engineering/manufacturing industries with global operations. Translators also play crucial roles in diverse settings, from assisting law enforcement and security agencies to supporting immigrant populations, facilitating conferences, managing sports events, and handling government correspondence.
The MA Translation program seeks to
Equip students with comprehensive theoretical and practical translation knowledge through rigorous academic exploration and hands-on practice
Establish foundational expertise in Translation Studies, blending theory and application, to prepare graduates for either research careers or professional translation work
Foster advanced critical thinking and discussion among students, faculty, and industry professionals from various disciplines through examining theoretical frameworks and evaluating practical translation projects
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a relevant subject.
A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be acceptable with relevant professional experience.
Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours degree standard may be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience.
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may be acceptable with relevant professional experience.
Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours degree standard may be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience.
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
19,100