M.Phil. Literary Translation
Course Overview
The MPhil in Literary Translation at Trinity College Dublin equips students with advanced practical skills and deep theoretical knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of creative translation. Based in the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, this programme offers a unique opportunity to build professional networks and develop a portfolio of work across a broad spectrum of texts, from novels and poetry to video games and subtitles. It is designed to prepare graduates for successful careers in a growing industry that highly values human creativity and linguistic prowess.
Key Program Highlights
- Develop a professional-grade portfolio of creative translations under the guidance of academic and industry mentors
- Gain hands-on experience with the latest specialist translation tools and collaborative team projects
- Study within Ireland's foremost centre for literary translation, with direct access to a vibrant programme of events and a Literary Translator in Residence
- Choose from a wide range of specialized option modules covering topics from European cinema to postmodernist literature
- Graduate with eight key competences, from transfer and evaluative skills to professional and research expertise, highly valued by employers
Course Overview
The MPhil in Literary Translation at Trinity College Dublin equips students with advanced practical skills and deep theoretical knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of creative translation. Based in the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, this programme offers a unique opportunity to build professional networks and develop a portfolio of work across a broad spectrum of texts, from novels and poetry to video games and subtitles. It is designed to prepare graduates for successful careers in a growing industry that highly values human creativity and linguistic prowess.
Key Program Highlights
- Develop a professional-grade portfolio of creative translations under the guidance of academic and industry mentors
- Gain hands-on experience with the latest specialist translation tools and collaborative team projects
- Study within Ireland's foremost centre for literary translation, with direct access to a vibrant programme of events and a Literary Translator in Residence
- Choose from a wide range of specialized option modules covering topics from European cinema to postmodernist literature
- Graduate with eight key competences, from transfer and evaluative skills to professional and research expertise, highly valued by employers
