The programme enables you to apply the theory of translation in a wide range of practical ways, offering a wealth of opportunities to expand your practical experience in readiness for a move into professional translation. Translation is a huge growth industry and the demand for well-qualified translators is steadily increasing across the globe. You have the option to focus on a specific professional translation pathway in the second semester options as well as: developing an individual portfolio of your own translations in consultation with a professional translator; experience of working on practical group projects in a working environment; being trained in the application and use of the latest technological tools for translators. The MA also provides a solid base for those wishing to pursue further postgraduate research in Translation Studies. You will benefit from our established experience in Applied Translation Studies where we are continually building on the MA’s proven strengths. This course is distinctive because we are able to cater for students with a very wide range of language pairs, one of which is always English. We welcome students from across the globe and this makes seminars particularly engaging for staff and students alike as we all learn a great deal about each other’s languages and cultures. All seminars have a generic focus which is then applied to your language pair in practice via projects and essay work.