Modern Languages and Cultures, Translation and Intercultural Studies
Study and thrive in a lively and supportive environment, and benefit from our well-established programme of extra-curricular events, Professional Development Workshops and research seminars given by invited speakers from industry and academia.
We offer a wide range of practical and research courses through a comprehensive range of languages under expert research expertise like no other university.
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.
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