Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese) MA

Equip yourself to work as a proficient Chinese-English translator and business interpreter on this master's course.

Our MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese) is a highly competitive master's, ideal for those with an interest and aptitude for translation or business interpreting.

You may already be working as a translator and interpreter in mainland China, Taiwan, the UK or elsewhere, or looking to establish yourself with the specialist skills needed to excel in this profession.

The focus of the course is on written translation from English to Chinese and Chinese to English, as well as business interpreting between English and Chinese. In particular, you'll develop translation and interpreting skills suited to working in business and tailored to market needs in mainland China, Taiwan, the UK and other regions.

The course is highly practical, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to hone and develop your skills. You will:

gain extensive experience in translating a wide range of texts, from general business communications to specialist and technical materials
take part in weekly simulated 'real life' business liaison scenarios to enhance your interpreting and negotiation capabilities
gain practical experience of translation management software
develop sought-after and important business skills such as editing and proofreading
gain useful insights into marketing yourself as a freelance translator and interpreter