Study Details: 1 Year Full-time 2 Years Part-time
Our trailblazing course stands out as one of the few in the UK that integrate skills in both translation and interpreting with the use of cutting-edge AI and innovative language and communication technologies. You will learn how to navigate the complex linguistic, social and technological dimensions of the language services industry, significantly boosting your employability.
Our internationally recognised MA combines skills training in translation and interpreting with a strong focus on developing innovative technological skills, especially the use of AI in the context of translation and interpreting. This allows you to meet global market demands and prepares you for a future in which AI advances rapidly and where specialised skills, such as leveraging generative AI and using different modes of translation and interpreting, will be essential.
We regularly offer translation and interpreting practice in English paired with other languages. We regularly offer Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Many other languages are available upon request, subject to a minimum number of students.
You will develop professional translation skills to produce contextually accurate, culturally appropriate, and stylistically consistent translations. Alongside this, you will gain professional skills in interpreting, including consecutive and dialogue interpreting, and sight translation, and you will practise both on-site interpreting and remote interpreting via audio/video link. You will also learn to understand, discuss and justify translation and interpreting-related decisions.
If you are a native English speaker, we require a minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in one of the languages listed below or in a related subject taught in one of these languages.
Native speakers of a relevant language (from the list below) require a degree in English or a related subject. Alternative subjects will be considered by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis. Relevant work experience to be considered by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis.
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The language services industry continues to grow despite a challenging international economic climate. Globalisation and technological innovation open up new markets and create novel demands for multilingual translation, interpreting and AI services to exchange knowledge and communicate with clients. As an MA Translation, Interpreting and AI graduate and qualified language professional, you’ll be able to take advantage of global employment opportunities.
To help our students further with work opportunities in the language services industry, we host an annual careers fair where local and international companies with an active interest in Surrey graduates come to the Centre for Translation Studies to meet our students. They explain their current and future job opportunities, providing a chance for you to engage with them directly and kick-start your career in an informal, friendly atmosphere.
Semester 1
Compulsory
CONSECUTIVE AND DIALOGUE INTERPRETING I
PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION PRACTICE I
PRINCIPLES AND CHALLENGES OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Optional
CONSECUTIVE AND DIALOGUE INTERPRETING (ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE) I
TRANSLATION AS HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
WRITING AND REWRITING FOR TRANSLATORS
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS
Semester 2
Compulsory
CONSECUTIVE AND DIALOGUE INTERPRETING II
PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION PRACTICE II
Optional
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING - TRENDS AND ISSUES
INTERPRETING AND TECHNOLOGIES
CONSECUTIVE AND DIALOGUE INTERPRETING (ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE) II
SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR TRANSLATION
TRANSLATION FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION
Semester 1 & 2
Compulsory
TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING STUDIES DISSERTATION
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 8
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