Study Translation and Intercultural Communication, MA at Swansea University in the UK, School of Culture and Communication

Translation and Intercultural Communication, MA

UK

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What will I learn?

MA Translation and Intercultural Communication is designed to equip you, as a linguist, with the knowledge, skills and technological expertise you will need to succeed in the diverse and evolving global language industry.


The programme will prepare you for careers as a professional translator, interpreter or intercultural communication specialist, as well as for emerging roles, including localisation and transcreation expert, language project manager, language technology specialist or content adaptation professional.


You will work with English and one or more additional languages (subject to demand):


  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Welsh

Flexible study pathways allow you to select the Professional Translation/Technology pathway, the Interpreting pathway, or a blend of both, with additional options such as Audiovisual Translation, Simulated Translation Bureaux, Information Mining and Specialised Translation to further enrich your learning experience.


A unique aspect of this MA is that you can undertake a 12-week internship instead of a traditional dissertation, a special opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. Alternatively, you may choose to complete a traditional dissertation or an extended translations option.



Which department am I in?

School of Culture and Communication

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£14,450.00 (US$ 18,661) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,700.00 (US$ 28,024) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The typical entry requirement is a 2:2 degree with a minimum of 55% overall (or overseas equivalent).

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

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