Master in Technical Translation and Interpreting

The tuition fee is 1,168 USD per year.

Technical Translation and Interpreting focuses on the specialized skills needed to translate and interpret texts and spoken communication in fields such as science, engineering, law, medicine, and business, where precision and subject-specific terminology matter. The discipline typically covers translation theory and practice, terminology management, computer-assisted translation tools, and interpreting techniques, alongside language-specific coursework aimed at developing the fluency and accuracy required for professional-level translation and interpreting work. Students often study how to research and apply specialized vocabulary correctly, how to adapt texts for different audiences and purposes, and how to work under the time constraints typical of professional translation and interpreting settings. This master's degree in Technical Translation and Interpreting is offered by Università del Salento in Lecce, Italy, and is taught in English. The program runs for two years, following the standard structure for a second-cycle degree in the Italian higher education system, and generally builds on an undergraduate background in languages, linguistics, or translation studies. Graduates typically work as translators, interpreters, localization specialists, or language consultants for international organizations, technical and scientific publishers, legal and corporate translation services, and companies operating across multiple languages and markets. The discipline also supports further specialization in fields such as legal translation, medical translation, or conference interpreting. Because technical translation demands both linguistic skill and subject-matter accuracy, coursework in this field places strong emphasis on precision, research skills, and familiarity with the tools and conventions used in professional language services.