Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

MA LITERARY TRANSLATION (PART TIME)

Key details 

MA LITERARY TRANSLATION (PART TIME)

Start Year
2023
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Master of Arts
Duration (years)
2

Assessment for Year 1

Throughout the MA, your modules will be assessed by an essay or project work. The projects may involve working on a translation with commentary. 

In the first year, you’ll take two modules: 

Translation Theory and History (Semester 1): the assessment will be an essay (5,000 words) 

Process and Product in Translation (Semester 2): project (5,000 words) 

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Assessment for Year 2

In the second year, you’ll take the following core module: 

  • Case Studies (Semester 1): essay or project (5,000 words) 

For optional modules, assessment will vary slightly with each module. 

You will also write a 15,000–20,000-word dissertation, which will be either a translation with commentary or a critical essay. You will begin work on your dissertation, with the guidance of a supervisor, in the spring of your second year, and you’ll hand it in at the beginning of September. 

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This is the first year of your taught Masters programme.

Assessment for Year 1

Throughout the MA, your modules will be assessed by an essay or project work. The projects may involve working on a translation with commentary. 

In the first year, you’ll take two modules: 

Translation Theory and History (Semester 1): the assessment will be an essay (5,000 words) 

Process and Product in Translation (Semester 2): project (5,000 words) 

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

This is the second year of your taught Masters programme.

Assessment for Year 2

In the second year, you’ll take the following core module: 

  • Case Studies (Semester 1): essay or project (5,000 words) 

For optional modules, assessment will vary slightly with each module. 

You will also write a 15,000–20,000-word dissertation, which will be either a translation with commentary or a critical essay. You will begin work on your dissertation, with the guidance of a supervisor, in the spring of your second year, and you’ll hand it in at the beginning of September. 

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Entry Requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors (Hons) degree - 2.1 or equivalent

Degree subject

Literature or Related Subject Preferred

Additional entry requirements

Candidates will be required to submit a translation of a short story, poem or literary text with the source text of no more than 5 pages with their application.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in reading and listening)

  • PTE (Pearson): 76 (minimum 76 in writing and speaking, and 64 in reading and listening)

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests

INTO UEA run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk

Intakes

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

Course Reference Number: 6884918

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2023/24 are: 

  • UK Students: £9,500 (full time) 

  • International Students: £19,800 (full time) 

If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students). 

We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month. 

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here

 

Scholarships and Bursaries 

The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates. 

Course related costs

Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs. 

Course Reference Number: 6884918

How to Apply

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

To apply please use our online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

Course Reference Number: 6884918
Key details
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Master of Arts
Duration (years)
2
This unique course is the longest-running Master’s programme exclusively focused on the practice of literary translation in the UK. Taught and run by the translators and researchers at the British Centre for Literary Translation, the course will open the doors to literary translation in the UK and beyond.
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