MLitt in Comparative Literature MSc in Translation Studies University of Glasgow-University of Nankai. MSc in Translation Studies (Joint Graduate School)
The School of Modern Languages is unusual in offering taught Masters programmes in both Comparative Literature (MLitt) and Translation Studies (MSc). It is also home to a growing number of PhD students in these areas. It has hosted a very successful annual PG conference in Comparative Literature and Translation for the last 10 years, with many internationally renowned scholars as keynote speakers.
MLitt in Comparative Literature
This Masters offers interdisciplinary study across linguistic cultures as well as academic fields. Benefitting from a strong and diverse School of Modern Languages and Cultures, you will be able to take courses in the comparative study of literatures, film, visual arts, or societies of two or more language areas OR across two or more disciplines. The high degree of flexibility means that you are able to design a unique programme of study suited to your interests.
This Masters caters to an increasing need for highly skilled and specialist translators across a wide range of industries and settings. It offers a range of different advanced languages, and provides an excellent platform to become a professional translator as well as the essential theoretical foundation to progress to research at doctoral level.
Glasgow-Nankai, MSc in Translation Studies (Joint Graduate School)
This Masters is designed for Chinese-speaking students, looking to gain professional training in translation and interpreting. Taught jointly at the University of Nankai, and University of Glasgow.