Courses in Translation

Translation is the profession that transfers texts from one language to another while preserving their meaning, style and purpose, in fields ranging from literature to economics, from law to technical writing, from audiovisual material to software. Master's programmes in Translation are aimed at graduates in languages, linguistic mediation, literature and related disciplines with an excellent command of their mother tongue and at least one foreign language, who want to acquire professional methods and tools.

The programmes include technical and scientific, legal, economic and literary translation, audiovisual translation and subtitling, software and website localisation, terminology, computer-assisted translation tools (CAT tools), post-editing of machine translation, revision and quality control, management of translation projects and the professional and tax aspects of freelance work. Lessons combine theory, exercises on real texts, workshops with professional software and internships at agencies and companies.

A master's in Translation lets you learn to translate accurately and naturally, research terminology, use technological tools to work efficiently, revise your own and others' work and manage relationships with clients and agencies. Many paths also strengthen specialisation in a sector, which often makes the difference in the market.

Professional prospects depend on the starting profile, the language combinations and the chosen specialisation and include roles such as freelance or employed translator, reviser, localiser, subtitler, terminologist, language project manager and post-editor, at translation agencies, companies, publishers, law firms, institutions and audiovisual companies. For some activities, such as sworn translation, specific requirements and procedures apply. The sector is competitive and specialisation counts for a lot.

Machine translation is changing the work, but demand remains high for translators who can revise, adapt and guarantee quality, particularly in sectors that require precision and responsibility.

Many master's programmes are compatible with working life thanks to part-time options, evening or weekend lessons and online paths.

On Masters Hub Italia you can compare master's programmes in Translation, filtering by city, duration, cost and specialisation. The detailed pages help you assess the syllabus, career outlets and entry requirements.

If you want to build bridges between languages and cultures, explore the available courses and choose the right master's for your path.