Study Details: 1 Year Full-time 2 Years Part-time
By studying an MSc AI for Translation and Interpreting Studies degree at Surrey, you’ll join our internationally recognised Centre for Translation Studies (CTS). We combine leading research expertise with professional relevance, providing you with the skills to thrive in either academia or industry.
You’ll explore modules on translation and interpreting research, and challenge assumptions in stimulating debates, especially on the role of the human translator in the era of artificial intelligence and increasing automation in multilingual services. You will also discuss current ideas and research with your peers, our doctoral students and teaching staff.
Our range of modules will help you develop your analytical skills. You’ll take on evidence-based, interdisciplinary research relevant to the world today, giving you a competitive edge as you enter the workplace or pursue further study.
During your studies, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate academic and professional excellence by winning prizes. These include the following:
RWS Campus Top Student Award (two Trados Studio licenses)
Project management training (one free-of-charge place in the Pro PM Training and Certification Programme)
Professional Engagement Portfolio Prize
Outstanding Translation and Interpreting Studies Dissertation Prize.
BA in Languages, Translation/Interpreting or a related field with a minimum of a UK 2:2 class honours degree – or equivalent.
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Our course is designed to make you internationally competitive if you plan to pursue a PhD or an academic career. It will also equip you with advanced research skills that may stand you in good stead if you wish to follow a career as a researcher or analyst in the language industry.
The language services industry continues to grow despite a challenging international economic climate. Globalisation has opened new markets and created demand for multilingual translation and interpreting services to exchange knowledge and communicate with clients. This requires new research into translation, interpreting and multilingual communication, in a wide range of novel and emerging contexts. As a graduate of our MSc in AI for Translation and Interpreting Studies course and a qualified language professional, you’ll be able to take advantage of such employment opportunities.
Semester 1
Compulsory
PRINCIPLES AND CHALLENGES OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
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TRANSLATION AS HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
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INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS
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Semester 2
Optional
INTERPRETING AND TECHNOLOGIES
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AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION
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SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR TRANSLATION
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TRANSLATION FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Optional modules for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose two optional modules
Year 2
Semester 1 & 2
Compulsory
DISSERTATION (MSC TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING STUDIES)
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Optional modules for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose two optional modules
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