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MA Arabic/English Translation

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will equip you with practical translation skills between two major world languages which are increasingly valuable to a wide range of employers across industries.

It’s excellent preparation for working in fields where Arabic is a working language, or where translation in and out of Arabic is needed. These include foreign diplomacy, the media, NGOs and international organisations, the travel and tourism sector, teaching and areas of the publishing, cultural and marketing industries.

Other graduates progress to PhD research or work as specialised freelance translators.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (Hons). We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines. Applicants will undertake translation tests.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Comparative Arabic/English Stylistics 1

  • Comparative Arabic/English Stylistics 2

  • Long Annotated Translation

  • Long Dissertation

  • Short Annotated Translation

  • Translation for International Organisations (English-Arabic)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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