The Translation Studies - Translation and Professional Practice programme from the University of GlasgowÊoffers ten different advanced languages, and provides an excellent platform to become a professional translator as well as the essential theoretical foundation to progress to research at doctoral level.
Why this programme
- The programme balances Translation studies theory with practical translation work, meaning you will develop both academic and professional skills, preparing you for the translation profession or PhD research in the field.
- You will study SDL Trados translation software and hence can complete the MSc with SDL Trados certification.
- We offer translation classes in a wide range of languages including Catalan, Czech, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
- You will have access to our excellent technical resources and to our well-stocked library with over 10,000 items including the latest books, multimedia, audio and video language learning materials, language databases and resources.
- The MSc is highly flexible and offers the opportunity to tailor the programme to your specialist interests or skills.
- Our workshop and seminar series is second to none, with masterclasses from multi-award-winning translators, presentations from world-renowned scholars and discussion forums with newly qualified freelancers, providing you with plenty of opportunities to network with experts in the field.
- TheÊsmall classesÊmean you develop new skills very quickly whilst working closely with Translation Studies and language scholars pursuing cutting-edge research.
- Within ourÊstrong postgraduate community, students contribute to a wide range of activities including the Glasgow University Postgraduate Translation Studies Research Network, a quarterly Translation Studies newsletter, facebook site and twitter feed.
