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

Acquire the in-demand expertise necessary for a specialized career in language services 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 tasks including 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 curriculum components will enhance your capabilities in editing, revising, and proofreading - skills frequently highlighted by employers and agencies as essential qualifications for candidates.

You can further enhance these foundational abilities by selecting from elective modules covering specialized areas including liaison interpreting, public speaking, translation technology applications, and even entrepreneurial training for establishing 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 professionally relevant and to facilitate external training opportunities when available.