Translation Studies University of Glasgow

Overview

Key facts

• The Translation Studies programme of the University of Glasgow balances Translation Studies theory with practical translation work, meaning you will develop both academic and professional skills, preparing you for the translation profession or PhD research in the field.

• You will study leading translation memory software and have the opportunity to become a certified user. You will also have the option to learn how to use subtitling software.
• We offer translation classes in a wide range of languages including Catalan, Czech, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
• You will have access to our excellent technical resources and to our well-stocked library with over 10,000 items including the latest books, multimedia, audio and video language learning materials, language databases and resources.
• Our workshop and seminar series, with masterclasses from multi-award-winning translators, presentations from world-renowned scholars and discussion forums with newly qualified freelancers, provides you with plenty of opportunities to network with experts in the field.
• Career prospects
• Driven by the global economy, the last decade or so has seen a massive growth in demand for expert, specialist translators.  You will develop the skills required to work in the industry as well as essential information about setting up as a freelance translator or working for a translation agency.
• You will acquire skills relevant to a variety of careers that may involve translation or require advanced language and communication skills. These include:
• Marketing and public relations

• Careers in writing, including publishing, journalism or technical communication

• Language teaching

• International commerce

• Government work

• The creative industries, including TV, film, theatre
• Our graduates work in translation agencies in the UK and overseas, work as freelance translators or for translation software companies. Others have moved into language-related careers in teaching, publishing and global commercial organisations or have decided to study for a PhD.
• If you are interestedin pursuing a career in academia, the MSc will provide you with opportunities to study, discuss and analyse the essential theoretical material required as a foundation for research.