Master in Translation Ma

For MA Translation, the tuition fee is 18,500 GBP per year.

Gain hands-on professional experience through a compulsory, career-enhancing work placement module that bridges the gap between academic study and the translation industry. This master's degree places a strong vocational emphasis on specialist translation, focusing on domains such as law, politics, medicine, business, IT, and media. As a student, you will navigate the complexities of institutional documentation, including UN and EU texts, while mastering industry-standard software for subtitling, website localisation, and software adaptation.

Professional Integration and Industry Links

London Met is a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and a member of the Conférence Internationale Permanente d'Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI). The programme's distinctive industry-focused approach includes an annual visit to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation in Brussels and regular sessions with guest speakers who provide direct insights into the professional translation landscape. You will operate within a vibrant, synchronous hybrid community, with options for distance learning that allow for flexible engagement alongside full-time or part-time study paths.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.