Translation and Interpreting (Taught)

The MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a uniquely specialised variant of our Professional Translation course, with an emphasis on interpreting skills. It develops you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist.

Your advanced translation studies will focus on general, administrative and technical text types, interpreting and training in industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools.

The first part of the degree includes the chance to specialise in interpreting, audiovisual translation, machine translation and software localisation, terminology management, etc.

In the simulated translation bureau module you simulate translation companies by working with local translation businesses and delivering on real commissions to professional standards.

In the second part of the degree, different skills are combined, presenting a choice of two extended translations, or an academic dissertation, or a 13-week internship at a translation company in the UK or overseas.

Language pairs (subject to demand):
• German > English
• English > German
• French > English
• English > French
• English > Italian
• Spanish > English
• English > Spanish
• English > Welsh
• English > Arabic
• English > Mandarin

As a former member of the European Master’s in Translation Network, Swansea University has an established profile in professional translation. We have industry standards, state-of-the-art facilities and a robust global network of external organisations to help shape your studies.

The Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Department is based on our Singleton Park campus, in beautiful parkland overlooking Swansea Bay.
Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, our Graduate Centre also provides a supportive environment for your postgraduate taught master’s study. The Centre offers training to enhance academic and professional development, and facilitates seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences.