MA in Translation and Interpreting

Eligible candidates should hold:
• A Bachelor’s degree
• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or TOEFL internet based 87 or above or any other recognized certificate proving advanced knowledge of English (Level C2 / “proficiency”) or any equivalent qualification

The MA in Translation and Interpreting is a postgraduate programme designed to meet the increase in demand for advanced translation and interpreting in the industry. Translation Studies as a discipline has witnessed unparalleled changes over the last ten years, with new technologies and research developments rapidly transforming the profession. This programme equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in translation, interpreting, and subtitling through a combination of theoretical and practical modules. Moreover, students learn how to use professional equipment and specialised software, and thus significantly enrich their employability profile.
The programme is addressed to those who aspire to pursue a future career in translation, subtitling and interpreting, as well as in research, teaching or management.

The programme combines:

•  the theoretical issues involved in literary, technical, screen, legal, digital, scientific and commercial translation; or in publishing, localisation and management, with
•  the practical aspects of the translation and the mechanics of the interpreting process.

Classes take place during weekends.

Fluency in both English and Greek is required.

Graduates can follow a range of career paths as translators, conference or community interpreters, subtitlers, localisers, literary translators, technical/linguistic consultants, editors, and language project managers or continue their studies at PhD level.

The title Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting is awarded directly by the University of York.