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PG Dip Translation

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This industry-specific postgraduate diploma is designed for practising linguists and translators who are looking to advance their careers. The course offers a flexible learning experience, with options for full-time stud…

Tuition
£7,200/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
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Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 12 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This industry-specific postgraduate diploma is designed for practising linguists and translators who are looking to advance their careers. The course offers a flexible learning experience, with options for full-time study over one year or part-time study over two years, including a distance learning mode. Students benefit from a collaborative community of learners, taught in a synchronous hybrid environment. You will explore the translation process, theory, and practice, gaining essential skills for translating documents across sectors such as business, law, medicine, politics, and IT. The curriculum includes training in professional translation tools, localisation, and subtitling software. A key feature of the course is the opportunity to undertake a work placement, providing valuable industry experience. As a member of CIUTI and a partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, the institution provides a high-quality, professionally relevant education. This qualification serves as an excellent stand-alone programme or a stepping stone towards a full Master's degree in Translation.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Unspecified

The Translator and the Translation Process20 Credits
Characteristics of Specialised Texts20 Credits
The Translator and Specialised Text20 Credits
Translation Tools and the Translator20 Credits
Website and Software Localisation20 Credits
Subtitling20 Credits
Translating for International Organisations20 Credits
Work Placement20 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
12 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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