Modern Languages and Cultures, Translation and Intercultural Studies
Study in a vibrant multicultural and multilingual city, where you can put what you learn into practice.
We are leading researchers and trainers in our fields, offering a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate courses in translation studies, conference interpreting, and intercultural communication.
Combining practical training with critical reflection on the challenges of translation, interpreting, and cross-cultural communication, we have a wealth of experience and have written some of the standard published reference works for translation studies.
We also pioneered a corpus-based approach to the study of translation, using the unique resource of the Translational English Corpus, and we continue to shape and influence the field of translation studies.
Opportunities:
Utilise our interpreting suite and purpose-built recording rooms
Global Top 50 for Modern Languages
(QS Rankings 2025)
Close associations with key city-based cultural institutions, including The Alliance Française, Goethe Institut, Società Dante Alighieri, Instituto Cervantes and The Confucius Institute.
Graduate Destinations
Professional Development Workshops
These workshops are given by invited established professionals who share their experiences with students through structured workshops and activities.
The workshops complement the training you'll receive on the MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies course and equip you with relevant and up-to-date information about professional practices and employment prospects.
We collaborate with The University of Manchester's Careers Service to offer a series of preparation events including:
- Careers using Languages - a series of presentations by representatives from GCHQ, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and international companies which recruit languages specialists.
- Enterprising Futures: Find out what it takes to run a business - an opportunity to find out what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and to learn about the help and support available to individuals interested in starting up a business, now or in the future.
Graduate Destinations
Recent graduates have gone onto a range of careers across the globe, including:
- The Boston Consulting Group
- China Consulting Ltd
- British Airways
- Climate and Clean Air Coalition
- Mindshare
- Bank of China
Joseph Sykes
MA Modern Languages
Working as a Subtitler and Language-Learning Materials Author
Joseph’s career involves subtitling TV dramas, documentaries, films, and commercial material from French and German into English for various clients.
How has your degree helped you in your career?
“I use my French and German every day, so I directly apply the skills that I gained at Manchester to my work every day."
What did you most enjoy about your time at Manchester?
"I enjoyed the intimate nature of the languages department, and how everyone got on well there.”
Why would you recommend the University as a good place to study?
“The facilities are excellent. There are societies for just about everything. It's a great city to live in.”
Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester