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MA Interpreting, Translation and Applied Technologies

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Vanbrugh College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This course combines training in conference interpreting and translation with relevant aspects of computer science and will equip you with the specialist skills you need in order to get a head start in this exciting industry. You'll become a skilled professional linguist who's comfortable working with a range of topics. You'll work to find solutions to address various challenges, be they linguistic, cultural or technological.

Our technology modules will introduce you to the theory and functional principles of the latest technologies being used and developed in the language services industry (such as AI). This technology-focused approach is also reflected across our translation and interpreting modules. We incorporate the latest software and hardware and provide opportunities for you to familiarise yourself with diverse settings and text genres. Our unique combination of training will enable you to thrive in an industry that requires versatility, a curious mind and the ability to learn quickly and effectively.

Careers and skills

You'll develop professional skills such as project management and intercultural communication, and will develop an understanding of technologies applied to translation and interpreting both in dedicated modules and in the core translation and interpreting courses.

You'll be able to use advanced industry technologies effectively and confidently, and will develop an in-depth understanding of technological foundations applied to translation and/or interpreting, including artificial intelligence. This will allow you not only to use technology but to have a say in its development and evolution as it applies to language services.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    10th out of 29 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    146 71%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    16th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    11th

    2

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