Program Overview
The Translating Cultures at University of Westminster is a MRes 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 Translating Cultures 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 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translating Cultures 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
- Research Dissertation
- Translating Cultures
- Capitalism and culture
- Democracy and islam
- Globalisation, democratisation and post-authoritarian transition
- Intercultural communication
- Reading the nation
- Representing world cultures
- Restorative justice: cultures, integration and law
- The chinese media
- Translation studies
- Alexa Alfer
- Derek Hird
- Saskia Huc-Hepher
- Debra Kelly
- Juliet Vine
- Sinéad Wall
- Elizabeth Waters
- Gerda Wielander
- Cangbai Wang
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You are normally required to have a good first degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Mature applicants with no formal qualifications but with appropriate work experience will also be considered. If your first language is English, you will need to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of at least one foreign language (Chinese, French, German, Spanish or Russian).
- If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with 7.0 in writing) or equivalent.
- Your first language should be Arabic, French, German, Italian, Polish or Spanish, and you should hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
- We will interview you in person or on the telephone as part of the application process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Westminster 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 Westminster
University of Westminster
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
University of Westminster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months