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Our graduates

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MA graduate profiles

CTIS MA graduates pursue a very wide range of different careers in translation, in the language services sector, in publishing and in business. The profiles presented here are indicative of their experiences and professional activities.

PhD graduate profiles

Most of our PhD graduates have embarked on academic careers; through the links on the left you can read about some of them. CTIS PhD graduates currently hold positions at the following universities:

  • UK: University of Surrey, University of Salford, University of Greenwich, Durham University, University of St. Andrews, London Metropolitan University
  • Europe: Dublin City University (Ireland), Università degli Studi di Bari (Italy), Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain)
  • North & South America: Monterey Institute of International Studies (US), University of Sao Paolo (Brazil)
  • Asia: Abu Dhabi University (United Arab Emirates), Henan Normal University (China), Sookmyung University (Korea), Universiti Utara Malaysia, National Chia Yi University (Taiwan)

Matthew, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Matthew

"The University's Translation Studies course is very well regarded both academically and by employers"."

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Dhivya, film production

dhivya

"The mix of foreign students made it a wonderfully multilingual, multicultural experience".

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Matt, operations manager for translation company

Matt

"The MA course at Manchester ticked all the boxes for a new challenge that would further my skills and allow me to specialize before going out into the world of work".

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Martha, COMESA translator

Martha

"The lecturers in CTIS went out of their way to assist students; most of the time they went beyond the call of duty, which made overseas students like me feel at home away from home".

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Daniela, freelance translator

Daniela

"I appreciated the fact that the structure of the course and the faculty were very open and flexible and encouraged me to pursue my academic interests".

Read more from Daniela.

Zoe, international marketing

zoe

"I know for a fact that my Masters was a definite clinch factor in getting my current job".

Read more from Zoe.

Stefania, researcher

Stefania

"The resources offered for our studies were always available and of a high standard".

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Patrick, translator

Patrick

"The opportunity to learn from and receive support from the big names in the field - at the CTIS itself, and visiting speakers from other institutions [...] - was a real privilege".

Read more from Patrick.

Debora, production editor

Debora

"I enjoyed the variety in the classes, and both the content and the lecturers were very good and approachable".

Read more from Debora.

Lucie, freelance translator

Lucie

"Don't believe those who tell you students don't do any work; this was one of the most hardworking years of my life! [...] I'm pleased to say it was all worth it".

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George, technical writer

George

"Writing a meaningful dissertation [...] was the most intriguing and rewarding experience of the programme".

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