Program Overview
The Translation and Professional Practice at University of Essex is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Translation and Professional Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,125 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translation and Professional Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Translation and Interpreting
- Translation Portfolio I (Italian) (optional)
- Audiovisual Translation
- Technologies of Translation
- Translation Portfolio II (Italian) (optional)
- Technologies of Translation II and Post Editing
- Subtitling: Principles and Practice
- Intercultural Communication: communicating across languages and cultures
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Native English Speakers
- an overall grade of 2:2 and above, or equivalent, in French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.
Native French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish Speakers
- a 2:2 degree, or equivalent, which includes English as a major component. If you have a joint honours degree (eg. Business Studies with English), your performance in the English component must be of a good standard.
Non-native speakers
- a near native speaker competence in English (level C1-C2) or applicants should have completed their higher education studies in an English speaking country and have an overall grade of 2:1 and above, or equivalent, in French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,125 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,125 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Duration 12 months
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