MA Chinese-English Translation and Professional Practice

This course introduces you to techniques and technology that will significantly improve your English and Chinese language competency to a higher level and develop your translation skills so you can deliver professional technical, scientific and audio-visual translation. Our training includes theories of translation, interpreting, audiovisual studies that will lay a solid foundation for further studies, as well as hands-on practice for you to become familiar with the latest technologies used by professionals in their everyday work.

Key topics include:

• Principle of Translation and Interpreting
• Translation with Transcreation and Localisation
• Technologies of Translation
• Audiovisual Translation
• Subtitling.

We are a leading UK university for language and linguistics research (REF 2014), a place where talented students become part of an academic community.

You have an opportunity to study translation and interpretation in depth and prepare for your professional career. If you want a global outlook, are interested in communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.