AI for Translation and Interpreting Studies (Taught)

Why choose this course

• Join a new generation of translation researchers who collaborate and co-design research with language/translation service providers and users, to produce economically and socially relevant outcomes, applicable to real-world problems.

• Benefit from in-depth, systematic research training in translation and interpreting in one of the UK’s top translation centres, preparing for a PhD degree at Surrey, or placing you at the very heart of future developments in language-related industries.

• Benefit from a strong focus on the responsible integration of professional practice with AI tools in multilingual mediation.

• Supported by the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, our teaching is informed by an ambitious research programme focusing both on tried-and-tested professional interpreting and translation practices and AI-driven technologies, such as neural machine translation, speech technologies and generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT).

What you will study
By studying an MSc AI for Translation and Interpreting Studies degree at Surrey, you’ll join our internationally recognised Centre for Translation Studies (CTS). We combine leading research expertise with professional relevance, providing you with the skills to thrive in either academia or industry.

You’ll explore modules on translation and interpreting research, and challenge assumptions in stimulating debates, especially on the role of the human translator in the era of artificial intelligence and increasing automation in multilingual services. You will also discuss current ideas and research with your peers, our doctoral students and teaching staff.

Our range of modules will help you develop your analytical skills. You’ll take on evidence-based, interdisciplinary research relevant to the world today, giving you a competitive edge as you enter the workplace or pursue further study.

During your studies, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate academic and professional excellence by winning prizes. These include the following:

• RWS Campus Top Student Award (two Trados Studio licenses)

• Project management training (one free-of-charge place in the Pro PM Training and Certification Programme)

• Professional Engagement Portfolio Prize

• Outstanding Translation and Interpreting Studies Dissertation Prize.