Program Overview
The Translation at London Metropolitan University 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 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 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Characteristics of Specialised Texts
- Independent Research Project
- Independent Translation Project
- The Translator and the Specialised Text
- The Translator and the Translation Process
- Translation Tools and the Translator
- Work Placement
- Subtitling
- Translating for International Organisations
- Website and Software Localisation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a good first class degree in translation, interpreting, modern languages or a related field (Applications from candidates with a second class degree or from non-language-based disciplines will be considered but an entry test may be required. Applicants with substantial work experience in translation but no first degree will also be considered.)
- native knowledge of mother language
- near-native proficiency in the first foreign language
- a good command of the second foreign language (if applicable)
- two references, one of which must be an academic reference
- a first degree certificate and mark transcript
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London Metropolitan University 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 London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months