MA Business Translation and Intercultural Communication
Introducing the MA in Business Translation and Intercultural Communication
Maynooth University recently launched the MA in Business Translation and Intercultural Communication, a unique collaborative programme designed for students passionate about global business and cultural exchange. Offered in partnership with the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, this master's degree offers a unique international learning experience.
Programme Highlights
Multinational Education: The programme spans three semesters. Students spend the first semester at Maynooth University, engaging in courses tailored to language translation and intercultural communication in business contexts. The second semester takes place at the University of Deusto, allowing students to immerse themselves in Spanish culture while gaining specialised knowledge.
Professional Focus: In the third semester, students embark on a work placement with a company in either an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking country, bridging classroom theory with practical, real-world experience.
Dual Recognition: Graduates of the programme will receive a joint MA degree from both Maynooth University and the University of Deusto, supporting their global employability and academic credentials.
Why Choose This Programme?
As businesses increasingly operate on a global scale, the demand for professionals skilled in business communication and cultural fluency has never been higher. This MA programme is tailored to provide:
Proficiency in translation for professional and business settings.
Insight into cultural nuances critical for effective intercultural communication.
Real-world experience, setting graduates apart in competitive international job markets.
Student Opportunities
With its balance of academic rigor and applied learning, this programme prepares students for roles in multinational corporations, international organisations, and cultural institutions. The exposure to both academic and workplace environments ensures that graduates develop not only technical skills but also adaptability and cultural intelligence.
This MA in Business Translation and Intercultural Communication, combined with your proactive mindset, can open doors to a world of possibilities.
Spanish for Teaching at Post-Primary Level
Are you a native or proficient speaker of Spanish? Have you completed or intend to complete a teacher-training programme? Do you want to become a Spanish teacher but don’t have sufficient Spanish Studies credits for Teaching Council accreditation? If you answered “yes” to the above questions, we may have the right programme for you!
The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers the following three programmes in Spanish Studies for prospective teachers who would like to complete the subject-specific credits required to submit themselves for accreditation with the Teaching Council of Ireland:
Postgraduate Diploma in Spanish for Teaching at Post-Primary Level (60 ECTS)
Postgraduate Certificate in Spanish for Teaching at Post-Primary Level (30 ECTS)
Professional Certificate in Spanish for Teaching at Post-Primary Level (20 ECTS)
Our suite of modules in Spanish for Teaching at Post-Primary Level allows you to choose from a range of options in Translation, Literature, Film, and Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and put together your own programme to meet the requirements for Teaching Council accreditation. You’ll even be able to take all your classes on one day per week so you can meet your other professional and personal commitments at the same time! Past graduates of our equivalent programme in German Studies have been successfully accredited by the Teaching Council and continued their professional journeys as fully accredited post-primary teachers, including some who subsequently also completed their postgraduate teacher training (e.g. through the PME).
Prospective candidates may qualify for partial funding of this programme through the Post-Primary Languages Initiative (PPLI). See here for further details
MA Spanish and Latin American Studies
Our MA Spanish and Latin American Studies is characterised by its variety, reflecting the breadth of our colleagues’ research specialisations, as well as the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world itself. The modules offered cover areas that range from Translation to Intercultural Studies, and from the literature of the Spanish Civil War to the culture of Chicano communities in the United States. The programme will be of interest to those who already have a broad interest in Spanish and the places where it is spoken. At Maynooth, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge through expertly-guided readings, small-group discussions, and practical application. On-campus sessions will take place throughout the day on Wednesdays, allowing you to combine your study with work and other commitments. You will also have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of your choice for the purpose of an MA dissertation, a piece of original research which you will carry out under the supervision of one of our Spanish and Latin American Studies specialists. Previous graduates of this programme have gone on to pursue careers in areas such as journalism, teaching, and enterprise; others have used the programme as a basis for progressing to PhD research in Spanish and Latin American Studies. The programme can be completed in one or two years.