University of Bath, MA, Interpreting and Translating (Russian Stream)

This programme is ideal for the Russian-speaking students who wish to gain a professional qualification in interpreting and translating from their native language (Russian) into English and vice versa. It is designed to prepare linguists for careers as professional interpreters and/or translators. It has done this most successfully over more than four decades, and graduates are to be found working in language services throughout the world.

All students follow a core programme involving professional translation and simultaneous, consecutive and public service interpreting or liaison/public service interpreting. A number of options are available in the second semester to allow students to further focus on their translation or interpreting skills.

The MA is awarded for a 15,000-word dissertation/project submitted after successful completion of the taught programme. 

Why study MA Interpreting & Translating?

• Team of highly experienced professional staff
• State of the art digital interpreting suites provide excellent teaching and practice space.
• Small class sizes provide high levels of student and teacher contact.
• Work placements in interpreting and translating are often an option during the programme and provide invaluable practical experience.
• Motivated and multi-national student cohort offers a diverse and stimulating learning environment.
• Students are exposed to realistic training from experienced translation and interpreting trainers which prepares them for work after graduation.
• The University and city of Bath offer ample exposure for non-native students to the English language and culture of the UK.
• Programme is held in high esteem by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). A number of funding opportunities are available, including studentships from the Arts & Humanities Research Council.

Careers

The MA Interpreting & Translating is a highly vocational programme with a worldwide reputation for training professional translators and conference interpreters.

The graduates have excellent employment prospects. While some have found rewarding jobs in smaller companies and institutions, or chosen to remain as a freelancer, many have gone on to pursue stimulating careers as professional translators and interpreters with major international organisations.

Graduates have worked for the following organisations:

Institutional markets

• United Nations (Geneva, Vienna and New York)
• European Commission (Brussels and Luxembourg)
• European Parliament (Brussels and Luxembourg)
• Council of Europe (Strasbourg)
• International Court of Justice (The Hague)
• NATO (Brussels)
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office (London)
• European Bank (Frankfurt)
• BBC World Service (London)

Private markets

• Microsoft
• Talk Finance
• Sophos
• Prudential
• Power Network
• Gazprom