Translating for Business and International Institutions MA - January 2022

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to translate texts for business and international institutions. Students will learn how to translate technical documents, websites, marketing materials, and other forms of content that are critical to the success of global companies. The program will also cover the legal and ethical considerations of translation, as well as the role of technology in facilitating accurate and efficient translation. By the end of the course, students will have gained a deep understanding of how to translate for business and international institutions, and will be prepared to pursue careers in this field.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art translation software and tools, as well as opportunities to work on real-world translation projects with local companies. The program is ideal for those who are interested in a career in business translation, or who want to expand their existing translation skills into the corporate world.

Unlock Your Translation Career Potential at Aston University

Aston University is one of the leading universities in the UK for translation studies, with a long history of producing highly skilled translators and interpreters. The university's strong industry connections ensure that students on this program will have access to the latest industry trends and best practices, giving them a competitive edge in the job market. Plus, the campus is located in Birmingham, which is a vibrant and diverse city with a thriving business community.

You will study the translation industry in-depth and gain a thorough understanding of translation theories and strategies so that you are able to take on an informed, critical approach to translation practice. You will develop your technical skills and will become familiar with the most popular and cutting-edge computer-assisted translation tools in the market, including translation memories, machine translation, and localization tools, and develop expertise in multilingual specialized translation. You will also have the opportunity to work towards SDL Trados certification (the world's leading translation software solution). You will gain language-independent translation principles to tackle the translation of highly specialized texts, as well as learning about text types and their relation to translation, terminology, and specialized language. The practical translation modules have a clear focus on translation for business, while the specialized translation modules will help you develop and improve the competencies that will allow you to produce high-quality translations in English.

2:2 degree in Translation Studies, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese or a related subject (e.g. Linguistics, English, Literature, etc).