Master of Arts in Translation (English/Arabic/English)
About This Programme
A 30-credit master's in English/Arabic translation theory and practice, media translation, AI and translation quality, and specialised domains, with thesis and course pathways. Prepares graduates for translation and localisation careers across diplomacy, law, media and business.
Course Highlights
- Advanced English/Arabic translation across law, media, business, science and international relations
- Strong technology focus: terminology management, machine translation and generative-AI quality assessment
- Practicum (TRA 630), waivable with documented professional translation experience
- Thesis or coursework track (30 credits)
What You'll Study
Advanced English/Arabic translation training with a strong technology focus (machine translation and generative-AI quality assessment) and a practicum (TRA 630); thesis or coursework track.
Required Courses (12 credits core; +6-credit thesis in thesis track)
- TRA 500 Principles and Strategies of Translation3 credits
- TRA 510 Research Methods and Academic Writing3 credits
- TRA 520 Translating for the Media3 credits
- TRA 570 Artificial Intelligence and Translation Quality Assessment3 credits
- TRA 630 Practicum (waivable)
- TRA 699 Master's Thesis (thesis option)6 credits
Elective Courses (12 credits thesis track; 18 credits course track)
- TRA 503 Theoretical Models of Translation3 credits
- TRA 512 Terminology, Arabicization and the Translator3 credits
- TRA 530 Mediation for the Community3 credits
- TRA 540 Technology and Localization in Translation3 credits
- TRA 550 Corpus Linguistics and Translation3 credits
- TRA 557 Translation of Administrative and Legal Documents3 credits
- TRA 560 Audiovisual Translation3 credits
- TRA 610 Intercultural Communication and Translation3 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Prepares professional translators for diplomacy, business, media, law, science and international relations, and for further academic study in translation studies.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Arts in Translation (English/Arabic/English)
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA + IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80); non-native speakers of Arabic must hold a BA in Arabic
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Humanities
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 65,565/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.