MRes in Translation Studies

GAIL CLARK completed her MRes
in Translation Studies in 2011,
specialising in French to English
translation.
Her practical translation work in
the classroom, combined with a
work placement with a museum
provided her with an excellent
foundation for launching her own
internet-based translation and
proofreading company.
For Gail, the MRes in Translation
paced and rewarding and it
also helped her to appreciate
that there is much more to
translation than simply working
between two languages. “I get
huge satisfaction from liaising
with clients, understanding
their philosophy, aims and
achievements before transferring
their message into words.”
MRes in
Translation Studies
Why Translation Studies?
Recent research has consistently shown that the fall in the numbers of language
learners over the past decade has come at a cost to the UK economy.
While we may be able to continue to trade and to
develop partnerships with countries, regions and
been cutting ourselves off from large swathes of
America, and in West Africa, to name but three
Directorate forced to refuse meetings or to limit
the languages provided because they cannot
recent CFA Skills report.
The reasons for this recent decline in language
learning are varied, but the tide is turning as
global trade.
equip you with professional-level translation skills
that will allow you to participate in international
dialogues, and to play your part in developing
communication skills, your ability to work in
to feedback and your awareness of a wide range
of challenges and opportunities that arise every
time intercultural dialogue occurs.
GAIL CLARK
Employment and Research Opportunities
into a career in Translation, whether you want to work freelance or in-house, and
and trade routes, of multi-lingual, multi-platform
media, your Translation skills will set you apart
this is the programme for you.
trend looks set to continue. For organisations
partners and look towards new horizons are
Chinese, Polish and Russian) are indicators of
some of these new horizons towards which
the country is turning with an increase of more
emerging Asian markets, and a marked interest
in new, innovative areas such as renewables. And
their marketplace, they call on translators to help
smooth the way.
The MRes in Translation Studies can also serve
as a springboard into further Translation-
skills into action throughout your studies,
conducting research, reporting on your
findings, writing in-depth commentaries,
reflecting on your translation practice and,
of course, producing high-level translation
in working on some of the current debates
animating Translation Studies, or would like to
embark on a practice-led PhD, Stirling will be
able to support you on your way.
Flexible, fastpaced
and
rewarding.