Translation and Intercultural Studies
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UK
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SOAS University of London
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Jul 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
The Translation and Intercultural Studies program fromSOAS University of London combines training of practical translation skills and/or cultural mediation with teaching of translation theories and methods. It is unique in terms of the range of Asian and African language and cultural specialisations.
The Translation and Intercultural Studies program from SOAS University of London enhances students' methodological and practical skills in translation, preparing you for the professional market as (freelance) translators, other language professionals, or cultural mediators, while providing an intellectual perspective on the discipline of translation studies, which could be the foundation for further MPhil/PhD research.
Employment
Graduates of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem solving.Recent graduates have been hired by:
- Africa Matters
- Amnesty International
- Arab British Chamber of Commerce
- BBC World Service
- British High Commission
- Council for British Research in the Levant
- Department for International Development
- Edelman
- Embassy of Jordan
- Ernst & Young
Courses include:
- Japanese-English Translation
- Translating Cultures
- Korean-English Translation
- Translation Technology
- Myths, Legends and Folkways of East Asia
- Language, Society and Communication
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026