Become a fully-fledged professional translator and equip yourself with the technological skills and strategies to succeed. 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, audio-visual 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
Audio-visual 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.
Your future
This course improves your language and communication skills and allows you to gain an in depth understanding of Chinese-English translation. Completing our MA Chinese-English Translation and Professional Practice prepares you for a professional career in translation. The professional practice element provides you with knowledge of the business aspects of translation and opens doors to many career opportunities such as translators, post-editors, and proof-readers.