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Translation Studies – (M.A.)
Dublin City University
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| Application Deadline: | July 31( EU); July 15 (Non EU) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,750 ≈ € 13,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin City University
* The MA in Translation Studies programme provides advanced linguistic and technical training, leading to a postgraduate qualification in Translation Studies
* DCU is the only Irish university offering a comprehensive postgraduate programme in Translation Studies, with modules in Translation Technology, Audiovisual Translation and Translation Practice in European languages and Japanese
* The MA in Translation Studies at DCU is a member of the European Masters in Translation (EMT) Network. This has established the MA programme as one of the most prestigious in Europe
Aims and Objectives:
* To develop a range of professional and linguistic skills appropriate to the translation profession
* To provide practical training in the translation of a range of specialised texts
* To equip students with the technological tools and skills required in the profession
* To introduce students to contemporary theoretical issues in Translation Studies
Why DCU?
We are the only Irish university to offer a comprehensive postgraduate programme in Translation Studies
We work closely with professional bodies (e.g. ITIA), international organisations (e.g. EU) and the translation industry to deliver a programme that prepares graduates to work as translators
Our programme belongs to the prestigious European Masters in Translation (EMT) network
We provide an excellent research environment with internationally recognised scholars in the field attached to the well-established research centre, Centre for Translation and Textual Studies
Our fees are highly competitive due to the government funding scheme.
Contents
The MA in Translation Studies is a one year, full-time taught programme delivered over two semesters. A research dissertation is completed over the summer months.
Students who do not wish to write a research dissertation may graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies, provided they have successfully completed all elements of the taught programme. With the exception of the Irish option, all translation will be into English. The Irish stream may not be offered every year.
Career Prospects:
* Many graduates from the MA in Translation Studies become professional translators, working on a freelance basis for agencies or in the translation departments of large companies
* Graduates may also be eligible for the competitive examinations leading to employment in the Translating Divisions of the Institutions of the European Union or other international organisations
* For more information, please consult Interpreting and Translating for Europe and Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union
* Some graduates follow careers in related fields such as publishing, broadcasting or IT where they may take up positions as technical writers, terminologists or lexicographers, subtitlers or software localisers
* Others opt for careers in teaching, at secondary or tertiary level, or undertake research
* Some graduates may wish to continue their studies to doctoral level at DCU or elsewhere. See Research in SALIS for more information on continuing research in the area of Translation Studies
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Applications are invited from graduates (normally with at least a (Second Class Honours degree) in any one (for the one-language route) or two (for the two-language route) of the following language(s): Irish, French, German, Japanese, Spanish.
* In addition, applicants should preferably have spent a total of at least 12 months per language in a country/countries where the language(s) they wish to study are spoken.
* Consideration will be given to other subject specialists with appropriate linguistic competence.
* Non-native speakers should have a degree in English or advanced English skills (e.g. IELTS 7.0 points, Cambridge Proficiency Pass or TOEFL 600/250 points). Applicants may be called for interview, and their levels of English tested.
* Applicants may be called for interview and a translation test
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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