About the course

Provides excellent professional training for careers in the language services industry as a rigorous foundation in the academic field of Translation Studies

　　Expertise in a host of languages, including Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Kurdish, Russian and Spanish

　　Opportunity to do a translation work placement or project

　　Access to free English-language support through INTO University of Exeter

　　Dedicated space for study and collaborative work in a refurbished Foreign Language Centre

　　To succeed in the translation industry you will need a range of practical expertise as well as excellent language skills. Our MA in Translation Studies will give you the tools you need whether you choose to work in the industry or pursue a PhD.

　　With our industry-recognised qualification you will have the skills specified in EU standards for translation and a variety of career paths will be open to you. Our graduates have become freelance translators with their own businesses, they have found employment as in-house translators and project managers in translation companies as well as in international businesses, they have also entered other language-related professions, including publishing, journalism, public relations or language teaching. In addition, they have chosen to pursue further advanced study in doctoral programmes. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£22,500

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Exeter
Autumn (September), 2025	Exeter

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Exeter

Normally equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours degree in English, Linguistics, Translation or a similar subject. Exceptions may be made if you are already working within the translation industry.

　　IELTS

　　Overall score 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in the writing component and all other sections no less than 6.0.

　　TOEFL

　　Overall score 100 with minimum scores of 25 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　The next application deadline is 03 May 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Exeter. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking15th / 130

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