MScTranslation and Post-Editing of Technical Texts
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | combined English/Russian |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Humanities) |
| Course code | 6211NX031 |
| Tuition fee | €5,157 per year *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Payable within 2 weeks from the application submission by transferring it to the KTU bank account. Non-refundable. Bank details will be provided during application. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) • a university Bachelor’s degree(min. length – 180 ECTS) in any field (priority is given to those from social science) with a good average grade (min. CGPA>60%), The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. The documents must be legalised (Apostille)by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. The accepted student must bring all notary verified documents which were submitted during the application as well as their originals upon arrival or send before: International Studies Office You will also need Police Clearance Certificate (non-criminal record) from all countries you have lived before arriving to Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend to take Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or another equivalent standardised admission test. If your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your degree certificate or transcript, or noted in a confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in English language, additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, online examination may be organised by KTU. |
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| Other requirements | Russian language knowledge and skills will be assessed during the motivation interview. |
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Overview
The fact that this study programme was awarded European Master’s in Translation Quality Label (EMT) speaks for itself: KTU is the place where the best translators of technical texts are educated. The highest rating in the European Union for translation master’s studies means that your degree will take you places.
KTU master’s study programme in Translation and Localisation of Technical Texts will appeal to those who are willing to get more profound knowledge in translation and localization methodologies and technologies, and to improve their skills in translation technology and management of translation projects. One of the greatest advantages of this study programme is an opportunity to improve written translation skills in different language combinations.
This is an MA+ study programme, which means that while studying, you will have the possibility to acquire individually chosen competences (in management, law, language studies) or select the career as an expert in the field.
Our graduates are equipped with competencies to solve translation and localization problems and possess software, audio-visual media translation skills. They professionally handle computer translation, text parallelization, term management programs.
• It is the only study programme in Lithuania focused on localization
• You will work the latest translation and localization software: SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, OmegaT, Déjà Vu, Wordfast, Passolo, Catalyst, Language Studio, Multilizer, Visual Localize
• You will gain competence in translating also from the second foreign language
Programme structure
1 semester
Workshop in Technical Language Translation
Linguistic localization
Methodology of Research Work
Electives
Competence Electives
2 semester
Software Localization
Workshop in Technical Language Translation
Methodologies and Technologies of Translation
Electives
Competence Electives
3 semester
Audiovisual Media Translation and Localization
Workshop in Technical Language Translation
Technical Text Linguistics
Electives
Competence Electives
4 semester
Master’s Degree Project
Career opportunities
Milda Povilaitienė
Director of UAB “Baltijos vertimai”
The master’s study programme in Translation of and Localization of Technical Texts covers all areas and practices relevant for the future translator. Graduates have excellent knowledge of the native and two foreign languages, as well as translation skills that may be applied extensively not only in the translation industry. An employee who has mastered the native and two foreign languages is a dream of a number of employers; such skills are also a must for those seeking a career in international companies. Throughout the study process, much attention is devoted not only to developing translation competencies as such but also familiarisation and work with translation technologies, analysis of localization problems and their solutions. The master’s study programme Translation and Localization of Technical Texts prepares not only translators as specialists, but also develops a broad outlook. Skills of MA graduates satisfy contemporary requirements set for translators. A specialist with such skills and competencies is welcome at both Lithuanian and foreign translation bureaus.
Renata Mykolaitytė
Project Manager Internet project management company “Digima”
I am pleased I have obtained an MA in in Translation and Localization of Technical Texts and would undoubtedly recommend this study programme for all those willing to acquire both practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for translators. I have gained skills not only in translation of specialized texts but also profound knowledge of the second foreign language. Much importance was devoted to the analysis of software and localization of websites. In lectures, we gained not only essential knowledge of translation peculiarities and translator’s work but also were encouraged to solve translation problems, think and assess texts and strategies critically, and write research papers. I am happy I was taught by highly professional teachers who improved my theoretical and practical knowledge shared their experience, inspired me and were ready to help me at any time. In my opinion, the translator’s profession is currently very promising as the demand for translation services is constantly growing. The master’s study programme of Translation and Localization of Technical Texts provides considerable benefits and opens a lot of possibilities for translators s seeking positions in different Lithuanian and international companies.