In a connected world, translation underpins everything from literature and media to business. On our MA, you’ll develop the knowledge, expertise and critical skills to become a successful intercultural mediator. Combine theoretical insight with practical skills as you shape your studies around your interests. Plus, you’ll build a strong foundation for PhD research, or a career in the industrial, tech or literary markets.
2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, e.g. a single or combined Honours Undergraduate degree in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Translation Studies, or another Humanities subject.
Candidates with a UK 2:2 (or equivalent) may be accepted upon individual assessment or demonstration of relevant experience.
You will need to provide proof of high-level competence in spoken and written English and in at least one of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.
Knowledge of a third language amongst the ones mentioned above is valued, but not required.
You will need to indicate your level of competence in the language(s) other than English (UG degree level or equivalent to C1 in the CEFR); if formal evidence cannot be provided, you will be assessed individually by the School.
If your first language is not English, or if you have not been taught entirely in English (equivalent to a UK qualification), you will need to provide formal evidence of the following English language requirements.
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We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page .
We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
View our guide to academic references
In all cases, we require one academic reference confirming your Undergraduate performance and your suitability for this course.
Please also note that offer holders for the MA in Translation and Cultures may be asked to pay a fees deposit Link opens in a new window to secure their place.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.