Translation Technology

London Metropolitan University
Postgraduate PgCert Blended learning (full-time) 1 Year Languages

About this course

Why study this course? Specifically designed for professional translators or suitably-qualified graduates, this course will give you knowledge in translation technology and enhance your employability prospects.

You’ll learn how to use various translation environment tools (TEnTs), as well as language localisation and subtitling software.

You can study this course in the following language combinations: English into French, Italian and Spanish; plus French, Italian and Spanish into English.

More about this course Well-trained specialist translators are highly desirable to employers in the translation industry. This Translation Technology Postgraduate Certification will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to use translation technology software.

You’ll also gain practical experience that aims to give you a head-start in the competitive translation market, helping you to stand out from other translators in the field.

You’ll use the following software:

  • SDL Trados Studio

  • SDL MultiTerm

  • Wordfast Anywhere

  • Crowdin, a localisation management platform

  • Memsource, a translation management system

  • OOONA, subtitling software

    On successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to work in a wide range of sectors including the translation service providers, localisation companies, subtitling companies and the film industry to name a few.

    As well as translators, this course could also benefit other suitably qualified language specialists who want to learn how to use translation software.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Blended learning (full-time) Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Islington

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Islington

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Islington

    Blended learning (part-time)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Islington

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
    Study Mode
    Blended learning (full-time)
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Islington
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Languages