Translation and Professional Language Skills – (M.A.)

Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MA 1 year (includes 3 months to submit dissertation)
* Full-time Postgraduate Diploma 9 months (without dissertation)

Overview
This programme is designed to prepare linguists for careers in several areas of specialised language work in which there is a rapidly growing demand for highly trained speakers of English, both in the UK and abroad.

These include translation, editing and revision, précis writing, public service interpreting and proofreading. The programme also covers real-world skills such as translation management and setting up in business as a translator.

Placements are normally organised during the year with the language services of international organisations, government departments or translation companies.

Why study with us?
* Team of highly experienced professional staff
* State of the art digital interpreting suites provide excellent teaching and practice space.
* Small class sizes provide high levels of student and teacher contact.
* Work placements in translating are often an option during the programme and provide invaluable practical experience.
* Motivated and multi-national student cohort offers a diverse and stimulating learning environment.
* Students are exposed to realistic training from experienced translation and interpreting trainers which prepares them for work after graduation.
* The University and city of Bath offer ample exposure for non-native students to the English language and culture of the UK.
* Programme is held in high esteem by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). A number of funding opportunities are available, including studentships from the Arts & Humanities Research Council.