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Master of Translation and Interpreting

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Combines a liberal arts base with translation theory, Interpreting techniques and technology.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Translation and Interpreting to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in ethics
Technology in translation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Business
Government
Nonprofit organizations
Freelance translation and interpreting
Missionary work
Foreign service

Curriculum

Courses include introduction to translation and interpreting
Ethics
Technology in translation
Sight translation
Language proficiency courses and a service learning practicum. Language tracks: Arabic
Chinese
French
Modern Hebrew and Spanish. Internships have been placed with government agencies
International nonprofits
Legal firms
Healthcare organizations and ministries.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (three-year degrees reviewed)
good standing
transcripts showing at least six semesters
minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (3.0 recommended); the department makes the final decision and may require more (GPA
GRE or GMAT).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (3-year degrees reviewed for equivalency); good standing; transcripts with at least 6 semesters; department makes final decision

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Translation and Interpreting. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,000 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Long Beach
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Romance, German and Russian Languages and Literatures
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.