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    Translation: Translation Studies MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    Advances practical translation and technology skills while focusing on a specific language. Covers translation modules including theoretical and technological topics, with a dissertation project involving an extended annotated translation.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026
    September 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 4 (TOEFL iBT tests taken before 21 January 2026: Overall score of 109 with 27/30 in reading and writing and 23/30 in speaking and listening; tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards: Overall score of 5.5 and 5.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 4: Overall score of 7.5 and a minimum of 7.0 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £13,347.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL take to complete?
    Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a first or high upper second-class Bachelor's degree (average 65%) in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
    How competitive is Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL?
    Translation: Translation Studies MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 60%.