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PG Dip Translation

  • Postgraduate
  • London
PG Dip Translation
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This industry-specific postgraduate diploma is designed for practising linguists and translators who are looking to advance their careers. The course offers a flexible learning experience, with options for full-time study over one year or part-time study over two years, including a distance learning mode. Students benefit from a collaborative community of learners, taught in a synchronous hybrid environment. You will explore the translation process, theory, and practice, gaining essential skills for translating documents across sectors such as business, law, medicine, politics, and IT. The curriculum includes training in professional translation tools, localisation, and subtitling software. A key feature of the course is the opportunity to undertake a work placement, providing valuable industry experience. As a member of CIUTI and a partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, the institution provides a high-quality, professionally relevant education. This qualification serves as an excellent stand-alone programme or a stepping stone towards a full Master's degree in Translation.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £7,200 per year for full-time study. For part-time study, the fee is £1,200 per 20-credit module. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements


IELTS

6.5 with no component less than 6.0

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

The Translator and the Translation Process

20 Credits

Characteristics of Specialised Texts

20 Credits

The Translator and Specialised Text

20 Credits

Translation Tools and the Translator

20 Credits

Website and Software Localisation

20 Credits

Subtitling

20 Credits

Translating for International Organisations

20 Credits

Work Placement

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can pursue roles such as translator, translation project manager, editor, proof-reader, localiser, or subtitler, working in-house for organisations, agencies, or as freelancers.