What will I learn?

The MA Professional Studies course, funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, is a national postgraduate scheme led and taught primarily by Aberystwyth University. It also includes a collaborative element with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, which provides and teaches the optional interpretation modules.

Course Details

This scheme of study is suitable for anyone wishing to develop a career in professional translation or anyone interested in pursuing a path to doctoral research (PhD). The scheme combines specialist taught modules with work placement opportunities alongside professional translators in the Welsh translation sector. Students will have the opportunity to study theory and translation techniques, technology and translation resources, as well as the role of the translator in the workplace.

Possible areas include general, legislative and specialist translation, technological translation, international and creative translation, and simultaneous translation (University of Wales Trinity Saint David), and a research project.

Which department am I in?

Welsh and Celtic Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£17,905.00 (US$ 23,123) per year

Room - From 3,331 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Penglais Campus

Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais,

Aberystwyth,

Ceredigion,

SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant experience. Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application. IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component. 93 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.