The Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies

Founded in 2017, APTIS (Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies, UK and Ireland) is a UK Charity that aims to advance T&I education for the public benefit in the UK and Ireland. Our ambition is to improve the quality of learning and teaching as well as research on translation and interpreting programmes at Higher Education institutions.

MA Translation Studies
MA in Translation PhD in Translation PhD in Translation by Practice ​
MA (Hons) Languages (Interpreting & Translating) MA (Hons) Applied Languages & Translating MA (Hons) British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating & Applied Language Studies) MSc Interpreting & Translating MSc Interpreting MSc Translati
MA Professional Translation for European Languages MA in Translating and Interpreting (EN CH)
MA Translation MA Interpreting
MA Translation and Interpreting MA Professional Translation
MA in Translation
MA Translation Studies MA Translation and Culture MSc Translation and Technology (Scientific, Technical & Medical) MSc Translation and Technology (Audiovisual) MSc Translation and Technology (with Interpreting)
MA in Translation Studies
MSc in Translation Studies MSc in Translating and Interpreting Studies
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MA Translation MA Chinese - English Translation MA Chinese-English Audiovisual Translation
MA in Language, Cultures and Translation
MA Applied Translation Studies MA Literary Translation
MSc Translation Studies
MA in Applied Translation Studies MA in Audiovisual Translation and Localisation MA and PG Diploma in Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies MA in Business and Public Service Interpreting PhD in Translation and/or Interpreting Studie
MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies
MA in Translation Studies (Campus and DL)
MA in Translation Studies
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MA Interpreting MA Interpreting (Chinese Pathway) MA Translation MA Translation and Interpreting
MA Translation and Cultures MA Literary Translation Studies
MA Specialised Translation MA Translation and Interpreting
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We always welcome new member institutions

If you are a UK or Irish HE institution with a BA and/or MA programme in Translation and Interpreting, then please consider joining APTIS. Becoming part of APTIS means that you are part of a peer-support network. You will receive regular news and updates on our mailing list. 

You will also have the opportunity to shape the future of our Association by attending our AGMs, get your students' work recognised by one of our Prizes and also apply to host our annual conference!

APTIS Awards

Have you worked on a T&I project, or do you know of a T&I project that maximises student learning opportunities and promotes good pedagogical practices in T&I education? Whether big or small, nominate your own project or that of fellow APTIS T&I educators for this award!

Annual Conference 2024

The 6th Conference of the Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies, UK and Ireland (APTIS) took place at Warwick University on 7-9 November 2024. The new format of unconference wrapped up successfully with lots of takeaways (check out the visual minutes on the right)!