Course Summary
This Masters Programme is designed to provide advanced linguistic and technical training in order to prepare our graduates for careers as professional translators. Students will develop their language skills to a very high level and gain experience in translation technology including Trados and subtitling technologies It caters for students who have a degree in one or two of the following languages: French, Gaeilge, German, Italian or Spanish.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
A Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in one of the following languages: French, Gaeilge, German, Italian or Spanish.
Supplemental items (as listed for all Taught programmes in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies): Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date; English language competency; Personal statements; Passport or Birth Certificate.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In some circumstances, applicants with a lower degree grade or with a degree in a different subject but certified knowledge of the language and/or who have relevant work experience in the field of Translation Studies will be considered. Further information is available on the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning website.
Application Details
Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.
An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).
Next start date September 2025
Closing Date
You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer;
Fees
Fees: EU
€7,640 p.a. (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€7,500 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€18,000 p.a. (€18,140 including levy) 2024/25
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in a range of fields, including the civil service, teaching, translation and human resources. Beyond the honing of translation skills, students will develop a range of transferable skills through collaborative tasks and presentations at various stages of the course.