Overview

In the Translation and AI (Chinese Pathway) program at University of Surrey, you will simulate real-life translation scenarios and cover a variety of specialisms, as you develop a solid grounding in the linguistic, cognitive, quality-related, social and ethical dimensions of translation.

Career

There is a growing demand for novel modes of translation and multilingual language services that the MA Translation and AI (Chinese pathway) students are specifically prepared for.

The course’s work placement dissertation option enables you to gain professional experience and nurture a close relationship with a prospective employer. We are regularly contacted by stakeholders from the language services industry wishing to recruit Surrey MA Translation and AI (Chinese pathway) students and recent graduates.

Job opportunities include:

Working as in-house and freelance translators
Multilingual content writers
Language-services managers
Localisation specialists
Terminology specialists
Transcreation specialists
Language and translation tutors.

Recent Surrey graduates have pursued careers at international organisations, government bodies and the private sector, as well as developing successful freelance ventures. A few of the MA students carry on studying for a PhD, which will open doors for them to embrace an academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation Analysis I (English To Chinese)
Translation Workshop I (English To Chinese)
Translation For The Creative Industries
Translation Analysis II (Chinese To English)
Translation Workshop II (Chinese To English)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 115 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree (2:2 and above) in an arts, humanities or social science (e.g. economics, management, tourism and hospitality management) subject. Alternative subjects will be considered by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Fees

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21800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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