MA Translation Studies

Duration: Full-time: 12 months. Part-time: 2-3 years

Start date(s): October

Distance learning available: No

Intake: Approximately 8 per year

Entry requirements: Entry requirements: A good UK Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) in Translation Studies or a related discipline or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. .

"Holders of the Chartered Institute of Linguists' Diploma in Translation and Members of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) may be awarded credits for prior experience.
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Fees for 2017/18*:
UK/ EU: £5,350
Non-EU: £13,800
*These figures have not been confirmed, but they are expected to be approximately as stated. Part-time students pay a pro-rata version of full-time fees.

Application: We recommend that overseas students apply before the end of June due to visa requirements as these can take a few weeks to process.

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This Masters in Translation Studies is for those who wish to develop and further their knowledge and understanding of the discipline of Translation Studies. It will allow you to acquire knowledge about the social role and function of translation for intercultural communication, cultural representation and perception. You will also gain knowledge of theoretical frameworks that underpin the process of translation and related forms of intercultural communication and cultural exchange.

Sample module options: The following module descriptions are indications only - the University reserves the right to change the modules on offer, the module content and the assessment methods.

Core modules:

• Theoretical Concepts of Translation Studies (LIM001)
• Text Analysis for Translation (LIM002)
• Research Methods (LRM001)
• Translation and the Representation of Cultures (LIM009)
• Specialised (LSP) Translation Project (LIM010)
• Analysing Written and Spoken Discourse (LEM001)
• The Translation Profession (workshop) (LIM015)
• Dissertation (LRM005)