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

Acquire the in-demand expertise necessary for a specialized career in linguistics through this practical and prestigious master's program. Our MA in Translation and Professional Language Skills equips you for high-level work as a professional linguist. During your studies, you'll cultivate competencies needed for various positions in international organizations and language service providers. Your focus will primarily involve written language through translation and specialized services such as:

text editing
proofreading
précis-writing (a specialized summary technique employed by the United Nations). This option is exclusive to course pathways featuring French, Spanish, or Russian
Core modules will enhance your capabilities in editing, revising, and proofreading - skills that numerous employers and agencies prioritize when hiring language professionals.

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

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