About the Centre for Translation Studies
The Centre for Translation Studies (CenTraS) is an interdisciplinary research centre that is home to postgraduate degrees in Translation and Technology (MSc) and Translation Studies (MA/Mphil/PhD), as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses.
All staff are active researchers or professional translators and interpreters; our innovative courses reflect the latest developments in the exciting and fast-changing field of translating and interpreting.
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Translation Studies MA / MSc
We offer taught programmes with specialised pathways at MA or MSc level.
Translation Studies MPhil / PhD
Our PhD students work closely with CenTraS researchers
Research
Our research activity focuses on specialisms such as audiovisual translation, medical translation, translation technologies (automation, localisation), translation theory, theatre translation, transla
Download our previous newsletters for a flavour of CenTraS life:
Take a look at the CenTraS Yearbook (2021/2022), produced by Translation Student representatives in 2022 thanks to an Advancement Small Grant (Arts & Humanities) facilitated by the then Programme Directors and Vice-Dean of Advancement.
Our curriculum includes a practice of Wordfast translation tools, courtesy of Wordfast LLC and Yves Champollion.
We would like to thank Phrase for granting CenTraS at UCL, access to the Phrase Localization Platform. The Academic Plan is a dedicated academic program designed to enhance translation and localization education and support universities in training the next generation of language professionals.
Alumni
Your generosity will provide us with a source of income which can be used to respond to needs and opportunities as and when they arise. From supporting student scholarships to investing in new facilities, 100% of your gift will be directed to areas of the greatest importance within CenTraS.