Applied Translation Studies MA

<strong>A tech-focused translation and localisation course that prepares you to turn your language skills into a real, global career.</strong><br/>You can specialise in several language combinations and learn from experts using real professional software in dedicated translation labs.<br/>Translation today is powered by technology, global communication, and fast-growing digital industries. This course prepares you for that world with training in CAT tools, machine translation, project management and specialist translation — plus insights from industry professionals.<br/>You’ll graduate ready to run real translation and localisation projects from brief to delivery. That means careers in translation, localisation, project or content management, or a strong foundation for further study.<br/><br/><strong>Student profile: Rebecca Janota</strong><br/><strong>The MA is perfect if you’re career-driven and will provide you with all the practical skills that you could need to succeed in the language industry.</strong><br/>Rebecca Janota, Applied Translation Studies MA<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Leeds:</strong><br/>• Member of CIUTI, giving you access to high‑quality training standards and professional resources.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study in the Martin Thomas Translation Labs, equipped with 60+ high‑spec PCs and specialist translation and subtitling software.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Option to study full‑time or part‑time (24 months) for added flexibility.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hands‑on training across the language services industry, including CAT tools, machine translation, localisation and project management.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain professional skills in communication, negotiation, finance and marketing tailored to translator and project‑manager roles.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn industry‑standard software such as Trados Studio, Multiterm, Passolo, memoQ, Phrase, OmegaT, Matecat, Verifka and Xbench.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access additional tools including Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Sketch Engine and PerfectIt.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study translation theory and specialised translation to deepen your understanding of language, text and localisation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in multilingual group projects, often in collaboration with NGOs and educational partners.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build real‑world experience in translation, localisation, PEMT, revision, quality assurance and full project cycles from client brief to delivery and invoicing.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Rankings and awards</strong><br/>• Top 100 in the world for Linguistics, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025<br/><br/><br/><strong>Where this degree could take you</strong><br/>Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our most recent graduates have obtained:<br/>• Head of Language Department/Deputy Director<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Head of Communications for Google Hardware APAC<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Translation and Localisation Engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Founder of own education company<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Chinese to English Patient Translator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Arabic to Spanish/French to English Translator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Technical Translator and Proofreader<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Director of Guidance Counsellor<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Editor and Translator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Lecturer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• IP Services<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Private Tutor<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Student profile: Rebecca Janota</strong><br/><strong>“I currently work as a French and German into English in-house translator and the company for which I work is particularly interested in translation students from Leeds, due to all the extensive software and practical training we receive.</strong><br/>Rebecca Janota, Applied Translation MA <br/><br/><strong>Career support</strong><br/>Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UKs leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research<br/>At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.<br/>Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.