Online Translation Degree :: Accredited Universities

Building upon three decades of delivering stellar noncredit programs in translation, the NYU School of Professional Studies now offers the 36-credit M.S. in Translation, which can be completed in 12 to 15 months of full-time study, or up to five years of part-time study. The degree focuses on legal and financial translation as well as software localization. It is offered in French to English and Spanish to English online, and in Chinese to English on-site, in New York City.

The program's rigorous curriculum prepares you to become an effective, professional translator by providing a foundation in translation and language theory, while addressing the practical aspects of translation as applied to the fields of business, finance, and law. You will learn to produce accurate, clear, and elegant texts in English. In addition, you will acquire the skills and the knowledge base needed to ensure textually and culturally accurate terminology in the preparation of business contracts, and books and articles on global commerce, trade, or the law. The program is taught by a faculty of accomplished translators and scholars who incorporate their applied professional experience into a curriculum that is rooted in translation theory and linguistic analysis.

Course offerings are organized into three groups: translation and language theory, legal and financial subject matter, and practical translation courses, with both required and elective courses in each group. While there are no required concentrations, the balance of required and elective courses allows you to focus more on legal or financial translation. The curriculum of the Chinese to English program reflects the needs of that specific market, covering a broader area of commercial translation and a course in technical translation. The final course is a capstone project, which can be either of a theoretical nature or a complex translation of significant length, which is defended in person at NYU or via video link in real time.

Students have the opportunity to expand the range of their skills and knowledge by auditing courses offered in our continuing education Certificates in Translation, enriching their portfolios by taking courses in areas of translation not offered in the master's program. All students, both online and on-site, benefit from the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at the NYU School of Professional Studies, where advisors work with them on job searches, interviewing skills, résumé preparation, and other career-related areas.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.

International Applicants
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Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials
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If requested by the Office of Admissions, each foreign transcript must also be evaluated for equivalency to the U.S. educational system for admission and transfer credit purposes. Evaluations are acceptable only from evaluation services recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please request a course-by-course evaluation.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores
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TOEFL scores are required for applicants who did not complete an undergraduate degree in the United States or in a country where the only primary language is English.

- Minimum scores are 100 on the Internet-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 600 on the paper-based test.

- Applicants who fall below these minimums may be selected to undergo additional review of their English language skills through the NYU School of Professional Studies American Language Institute (ALI).

- IELTS can be submitted in place of the TOEFL; the recommended minimum score is a 7.0.

Other Fees

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This programme is for practising translators and those interested in a career in translation. Proficiency in a language other than English is required, but there are no other restrictions as to language combinations. The central philosophy behind the programme is that students, as a translator, teacher or academic, should be able to apply the linguistic concepts and theories of translation that they encounter during the course of study, to their own situation as a professional of the area. Whether the students interest is in the translation of specialised documentation (commercial and technical translation), creative writing (literary translation) or the translation of hybrid text genres such as websites or advertisements, the programme will provide with a solid foundation to develop your career.

Entry Requirements

We usually ask for a good Honours degree, or overseas equivalent. However, when considering the application, we always look at candidates qualifications and work experience as well as academic credentials. For this reason, it is important to provide details of any current and/or previous employment in the application; it is always helpful to include a current CV but we would ask candidates to complete the relevant sections of the application form as well.

International students
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Academic requirements can be viewed in http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/students/country/index.aspx

English language requirements
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Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level

by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Other Fees

Dissertation fee - £2,820

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This is the distance learning version of a practical, accredited course designed for language graduates and practicing translators, which offers a formal qualification in translating between English and any of a range of languages. It has a strong practical orientation, embracing technology and research skills that are highly relevant to translation as a career.

On this course you can:

Specialise in translation between English and your choice of language from Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese
Progress at your own pace with study units delivered at three points in the year
Follow a programme accredited by the European Masters in Translation network

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Applicants whose main language is English require advanced knowledge of at least one other language (Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish).
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.

Other Fees

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Entry Requirements

Any Degree or an equivalent examination.

Other Fees

Admission fee I year - ₹ 1300

Research in Translation Studies at Birmingham spans Modern Languages, English and Classics, so it is also possible to undertake doctoral research in translation studies in the Department of Modern Languages.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for research degrees should normally have a first- or upper second-class Honours degree in Theology, Religious Studies or a related discipline

International students
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Academic requirements can be viewed in http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/students/country/index.aspx

English language requirements
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Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level

by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Other Fees

Domestic tuition fee for part-time - £1,998

Notes

Duration of part-time course - 24 months

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