Translation and Adaptation Studies MA

Queen Mary University of London

MA Translation and Adaptation Studies offers a comprehensive programme for students to explore a broad range of theories and practices. Its combined focus on translation and adaptation – unique within the UK – widens the scope of Translation Studies to address movement not only between languages but also between different media.

The MA in Translation and Adaptation Studies offers a comprehensive programme for students to explore a broad range of theories and practices within these two distinct but related fields. Its combined focus on translation and adaptation – unique within the UK – widens the scope of Translation Studies to address movement not only between languages but also between different media, creating an opportunity for innovative work within these fields. It is also a thoroughly global programme: the teaching staff, which includes prizewinning translators, offer expertise in theories and practices of translation from all over the world, including China and the Middle East, and linguistic expertise in Arabic and Chinese as well as Catalan, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Portuguese. Depending on staff availability, we may additionally offer linguistic expertise in Hindi and Urdu.

Teaching

This unique MA programme is designed to welcome students interested in both the academic and creative elements of Translation and Adaptation Studies. The training it provides in a range of academic and vocational skills will prepare students for successful careers not only in literary, academic and professional translation but also in creative and professional fields from media and publishing to finance, PR, the arts, education, and academia.