Entry Requirements
You should have native-level writing skills in a language from one of the following groups, and advanced reading skills in a language from the other group:
- English
- French, German or Spanish
Native-level writers of English
Either : at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) with French, German and/or Spanish language as a major component.
Or : at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in another field, plus degree-level ability in French, German or Spanish. As evidence for the latter and for translation aptitude, applicants may be asked to submit samples of professional translation work done, or to write a test translation.
Native-level writers of French, German or Spanish
Either : at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) with English language as a major component.
Or : at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in another field, plus an IELTS score of at least 7.0, TOEFL 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based). As evidence for the latter and for translation aptitude, applicants may be asked to submit samples of professional translation work done, or to write a test translation.
Non-standard entrants
Applicants with sub-degree qualifications, but with translating experience or degree-level foreign/ second language ability, will be considered on merit.
If you need extra tuition to meet English language requirements, see www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/international/englishlanguage/englishsupport