Program Overview
The Literary Translation at University of East Anglia is a MA programme in Humanities 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 Literary Translation 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literary Translation 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
- Case Studies
- Dissertation - Literary Translation
- Literary Translation Research And Methodology Training Seminar
- Process And Product In Translation
- Translation Theory And History
- Adaptation And Interpretation
- Contemporary Fiction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Degree Subject\xc2\xa0UK BA (Hons) 2.1 or equivalent
- Special Entry Requirements\xc2\xa0Sample of work - see below
Students for whom English is a Foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
- IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in reading and listening)
- PTE (Pearson): 68 (minimum 68 in writing and speaking, and\xc2\xa055 in reading and listening)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university.
Special Entry Requirements
A sample of your academic writing (for example an essay from your undergraduate degree) of approximately 2000-3000 words; plus a translation of a short story,\xc2\xa0poem or literary text with the source text of no more than 5 pages.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of East Anglia 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 East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
University of East Anglia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months