Program Overview
The Interpreting and Translation at Swansea 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 Interpreting and 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interpreting and 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
- Foundations of Translation and Interpreting
- Advanced Translation (Language Pair 1)
- Translation Tools
- Public Service Interpreting (Local Government Option)
- Public Service Interpreting (Health Option)
- Public Service Interpreting (Law Option: Police & Introduction to Court Interpreting)
- Interpreting Business Option
- Advanced Translation (Language Pair 2)
- History and Theory of Translation
- Interpreting - Health Option
- Interpreting Law Option
- Translation Technologies
- Translation Work Experience for MA Students
- Terminology Management
- Audiovisual Adaptation
- Interpreting Business Option
- Interpreting - Local Government Option & Introduction to Conference Interpreting
- Beginners Language (French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish)
- Intermediate Language (French, German, Spanish)
- Catalan Language and Translation for MA Students
- Discourse Analysis for English Language Teaching
- Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A first degree, normally in Translation, a Language or a related subject, normally an upper second or above (or equivalent). As an alternative, we can accept a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. Overseas students must be able to demonstrate English language competence at IELTS 6.5. level (or equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swansea 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 Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea University(Welsh:Prifysgol Abertawe) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSwansea, Wales. It was established asUniversity College of Swanseain 1920,as the fourth college of theUniversity...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
