MA Translation and Professional Language Skills (German) in Bath United Kingdom | University of Bath

Acquire the highly-valued expertise necessary for a career in specialized language professions through this practical and prestigious master's program. Our MA in Translation and Professional Language Skills equips you to excel as a professional linguist. During the program, you'll cultivate essential competencies for various positions in international organizations and language service providers. Your focus will primarily involve working with written content to deliver translation and specialized language services, including:

text editing
proofreading
précis-writing (a specialized summary technique employed by the United Nations). This option is exclusively available for French, Spanish, or Russian language pathways
Core modules will enhance your skills in editing, revising, and proofreading - competencies that employers and agencies frequently prioritize when hiring.

You can further enhance these foundational abilities by selecting optional modules in areas such as liaison interpreting, public speaking, translation technology applications, and even entrepreneurship for establishing your own language services business.

The University of Bath maintains established connections with global institutions like the United Nations and European Union. We leverage these relationships to ensure our curriculum remains aligned with professional standards and to facilitate external training opportunities when available.