Translation and Interpreting (extended) MA

The Extended MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a uniquely specialised variant of our Professional Translation course, with an emphasis on interpreting skills. It develops you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist.<br/><br/>Your advanced translation studies will focus on general, administrative and technical text types, interpreting and training in industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools.<br/><br/>The first part of the degree includes the chance to specialise in interpreting, audiovisual translation, machine translation and software localisation, terminology management, etc.<br/><br/>In the simulated translation bureau module you simulate translation companies by working with local translation businesses and delivering on real commissions to professional standards.<br/><br/>In the second part of the degree you are presented with a choice of two extended translations, or an academic dissertation, or a 13-week internship at a translation company in the UK or overseas.<br/><br/>This extended course involves 60 further credits of part one modules, or a second project. A unique second stage option is the METS year abroad, in which you take 50 credits at two partner translation schools, with a 20 credit report for Swansea leading to a double award: Swansea MA plus METS Diploma.<br/><br/>Language pairs (subject to demand):<br/>• German > English<br/>• English > German<br/>• French > English<br/>• English > French <br/>• English > Italian <br/>• Spanish > English <br/>• English > Spanish <br/>• English > Welsh <br/>• English > Arabic <br/>• English > Mandarin<br/><br/>As a former member of the European Master’s in Translation Network, Swansea University has an established profile in professional translation. We have industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and a robust global network of external organisations to help shape your studies.<br/><br/>The Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Department is based on our Singleton Park campus, in beautiful parkland overlooking Swansea Bay.<br/><br/>Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, our Graduate Centre also provides a supportive environment for your postgraduate taught master’s study. The Centre offers training to enhance academic and professional development, and facilitates seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences.