M.A. in Translation (Online)

The Gawlicki Family Foundation Online M.A. in Translation provides students and professionals with access to the nation's most comprehensive master's degree program in translation. 

If you are seeking to earn your degree in translation, our comprehensive online program will provide you with the education and tools needed to take your career to the next level. Our M.A. in translation is designed to provide you with a firm foundation in the principles and practices of translation to help you succeed.

Benefit from the convenience and flexibility of earning your translation degree at your own pace from wherever you are. By earning your online M.A. in translation from Kent State’s fully web-based program, you will be part of one of America’s leading university-based translator training and research programs. Highlights include:

• Graduation rates exceeding 90%
• Personalized guidance by faculty
• Only 36 hours of coursework
• Ability to complete the program in just 4 semesters
• $536 per credit hour

Regardless of your specialization, our leading program is designed to set you up for success. We offer a variety of languages for you to focus on, including the following: Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Choose Kent State for your M.A. in translation online program to hone the skills you need to succeed in your career!

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About Our Master’s in Translation Online

Our M.A. in Translation provides students with six language combinations to choose from, representing some of the most widely spoken and printed languages in the world.

Students working to obtain their translation degree from Kent State’s online program will complete 36 semester hours of coursework, which can be either on a full-time or part-time basis. For full-time students, coursework is completed within two years, while part-time students complete coursework for the translation degree in three to six years.

Visit our full-time student roadmap and part-time student roadmap to have a look at what the future will hold once you’re enrolled and have started pursuing a translation degree from Kent State!

Our Online M.A. in Translation Courses

Students obtaining their translation degree online will take the same industry-relevant courses as our on-campus students, and will benefit from the greater flexibility the online structure provides.

Some of the courses we offer for our master’s degree in translation include the following:

• Specialized Translation Practice (in fields such as medicine, law, and technology)
• Localization
• Editing
• Terminology and CAT Tools
• Project Management
• Intercultural Communication in the Language Industry

Through this online curriculum, students will be able to expand their skillsets and become viable, competitive candidates for a variety of language industry positions following graduation.

Visit our links below to gain more insights into our online master’s degree in translation, and be sure to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We’ll be happy to help!

Key Insights About Our Translation Degree