The Master’s Degree in Specialized Translation and Sectorial Communication at CIELS prepares students for international careers in professional translation, multilingual communication and localization.
Designed for the evolving global market, the program combines advanced language training with applied translation technologies, AI-supported workflows and sector-specific expertise. Students develop the skills needed to work across technical, legal, institutional, editorial and digital communication environments.
The course focuses on real-world practice, industry-oriented projects and hands-on translation laboratories, helping students build a strong professional profile from the beginning of the program.
Why Choose the Specialized Translation Master’s Degree at CIELS
CIELS offers an international learning environment tailored to students who want to become professional translators and multilingual communication experts.
Advanced Translation Training for Global Markets
Students strengthen their expertise in:
- specialized translation
- multilingual content adaptation
- terminology management
- localization workflows
- intercultural communication
The program covers several high-demand sectors, including:
- legal translation
- technical translation
- business and financial translation
- institutional communication
- digital and web localization
AI, CAT Tools and Translation Technologies
Technology plays a central role in today’s translation industry.
Students learn how to use:
- CAT tools
- machine translation systems
- AI-assisted translation workflows
- terminology databases
- translation quality assurance software
This practical approach prepares graduates for modern multilingual production environments and international language service providers.
Master’s Degree Curriculum in Translation Studies
The LM-94 program combines theoretical foundations with applied professional training.
Translation Theory and Terminology Research
Students explore:
- translation studies
- discourse analysis
- multilingual communication strategies
- terminology and documentation research
Laboratory activities simulate real professional projects involving:
- corporate communication
- institutional texts
- publishing content
- multilingual digital media
Students work on authentic translation assignments to develop operational skills and professional confidence.
Professional Translation Technologies
The course includes training in:
- corporate communication
- institutional texts
- publishing content
- multilingual digital media
The specialization address will only be activated when there are at least 10 students.
The curricula, including laboratory activities, may be subject to updates, from year to year, in relation to the teaching autonomy set out according to DM 270/2004 and subsequent decrees.
The study plans presented here refer to first-year students in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Skills Developed During the Program
Graduates acquire advanced linguistic, technological and intercultural competencies.
Legal, technical and business translation; CAT tools, AI translation, MTPE; Multilingual adaptation and cultural mediation; Proofreading and quality assurance; Translation workflow coordination
| PRIMO ANNO | ||
|---|---|---|
| INSEGNAMENTO | SSD | CREDITI |
Fondamenti teorici e strumenti tecnologici per la ricerca documentale e terminologica
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IINF-05/A | 6 |
Intelligenza Artificiale, Machine translation e Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) per la traduzione
|
IINF-05/A | 6 |
Tecniche Traduttologiche per i prodotti culturali, pubblicitari ed editoriali Inglese 1
|
ANGL-01/C | 12 |
Tecniche Traduttologiche per i prodotti culturali, pubblicitari ed editoriali Seconda Lingua 1
|
FRAN-01/B SPAN-01/C GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A ASIA-01/F |
12 |
Traduzione audiovisiva, audiodescrizione e sottotitolazione 1
|
GLOT-01/B | 6 |
| Attività Laboratoriali in Traduzione: | ||
Tecnicismi, Linguaggi Settoriali e Microlingue
|
GLOT-01/A | 3 |
Teoria e Tecnica della Traduzione
|
GLOT-01/A | 3 |
Stile, revisione, adattamento e pragmatica testuale
|
GLOT-01/A | 6 |
Post-editing, Revisione e Localizzazione
|
GLOT-01/A | 6 |
| TOTALE CREDITI PRIMO ANNO | 60 | |
| SECONDO ANNO | ||
|---|---|---|
| INSEGNAMENTO | SSD | CREDITI |
Tecniche Traduttologiche medico-scientifiche e giuridico-diplomatiche Inglese 2
|
ANGL-01/C | 12 |
Tecniche Traduttologiche medico-scientifiche e giuridico-diplomatiche Seconda Lingua 2
|
FRAN-01/B SPAN-01/C GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A ASIA-01/F |
12 |
Traduzione e Terminologia dei Linguaggi dei Nuovi Media: Giornalistica, Economica e Politica ITA/ING
|
ANGL-01/C | 6 |
| Tirocinio formativo | – | 20 |
| Prova finale | – | 10 |
| TOTALE CREDITI SECONDO ANNO | 60 | |
| TOTALE CREDITI | 120 | |