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Translation and Localisation Studies MA, Masters Degree

University of Nottingham, the United Kingdom

University of Nottingham

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About Translation and Localisation Studies MA, Masters Degree - at University of Nottingham

Do you have a passion for languages? And do you want to see how they can used to build an exciting and sustainable career outside traditional translation/interpreting?

We are proud to be the first university in the UK to offer an MA in localisation. This course has been designed specifically to help you develop the skills that are in high demand by the language service industry today.

What is localisation?

Localisation is the future for the translation industry. As products and services are increasingly offered globally, their content, instructions and interfaces need translating for local audiences. Every time you shop online with a global brand or use international software you are using localised content.

Where can localisation skills take me?

In the localisation industry there are many job titles (more than 50% of the industry) that most junior translators have never heard of. By the end of your course, these are some of the professions you will be able to consider:

  • Localisation consultant
  • Graphic localiser
  • Software localiser
  • Audio-video translator
  • Translation reviewer
  • Software tester
  • Terminology specialist

Languages offered

You should be a native English speaker or have IELTS 7.0 in English. As well as English you will need significant proficiency in at least one of the following languages:

  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Notes about fees for this course

Fees will be published on our website once available.

Entry requirements

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You should be a native English speaker or have IELTS 7.0 in English. As well as English you will need significant proficiency in at least one of the following languages (see entry requirements for more information):

  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

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