St Petersburg University to train in-demand translators/interpreters for the media business

Click here to learn more about the master’s programme "Foreign Languages and Translation in the Media".

The programme is unique in that it provides interdisciplinary education focused on training high-calibre personnel in the field of interpreting and translation, journalism and PR-communication, and teaching media disciplines in Russian and foreign languages. The programme is mainly taught in English, using information and communication technologies and distance learning. Additionally, master’s students will have an opportunity to study Spanish and Chinese. 

Upon graduation, the students will be awarded additional qualifications to the degree diploma: "Teacher of Additional Education"; "Translator/Interpreter in the Field of Professional and Intercultural Communication"; and "Foreign Language Teacher". 

Graduates of St Petersburg University will be able to build a career in various fields such as journalism, PR, marketing, tourism, education, translation/interpreting, and teaching.

St Petersburg University offers several related programmes in the field of translation/interpreting with additional qualifications, including: 

• "Simultaneous Interpreting (English)" 
• "Innovative Technology in Translation: French/ Spanish/Italian (in French/ Spanish/Italian)" 
• "Court Interpreting and Business Communication in International Organisations"
• "Intercultural Communication, GR Management and Translation/Interpreting in Public Administration"
• "Legal Translation" 
• "St Petersburg School of Literary Translation"
• "Translation and Business Communication in Atomic Energy"
• "Translation Support for the Public Service" 
• "Foreign Languages in International Relations Sphere" 
• "Foreign Languages in Practical Training and Communication" 
• "Teaching Foreign Language for Specific Purposes at Higher Education Institutions" 

Applicants are also invited to consider new master’s programmes in this field: 

• "Foreign Language in Network Technology and Artificial Intelligence" 
• "Foreign Languages and Translation/Interpreting in Digital Creative Practice (Films, Animated Cartoons, Gaming)"