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M.A. in Translation and Language Technology

A 100% online Master’s program preparing you for the new era of translation

Earn a degree in one of the following specializations:

  • Informatics
  • Networks and Cybersecurity
  • Computer Science & ΑΙ
  • Application and Game Development
  • UI-UX Design

The program can be pursued without a field of specialization.

Earn a degree in one of the following specializations:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing & Sales Management
  • Finance
  • General Business
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DURATION

1 year full-time
16 months part-time

LANGUAGE

English

COURSES

8+ thesis

DELIVERY MODE

Online

Why Choose Our Program

  •  Enroll in our Master’s program to pursue a successful career in high-demand areas such as AI and Machine Translation, Audiovisual Translation, Technical Translation, Medical Translation and Project Management. 
  • Acquire hands-on training in technologies that are transforming the translation profession, including CAT too 
  • Enjoy flexibility with our fully online delivery for working students. 
  • Gain insight from guest lectures by visiting professors and industry experts, maintaining solid links to the translation industry.
  • Connect with language professionals through networking opportunities designed to support your career growth. 
  • Discover all the latest developments in the field through our collaboration with the European Commission Directorate-General for Translation.
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Prepare for the new era of translation

Our MA in Translation and Language Technology is designed from the ground up to meet the evolving demands of the language services industry.

Our fully online, one-year program is a professionally-oriented Master’s with a strong technological dimension, designed for recent graduates and working professionals alike. Aligned with modern European practices, the curriculum pairs this technological focus with the professional service skills modern language experts need.

Whether you're starting out or looking to upgrade your skills in translation, localization, and language technologies, together we’ll build the technical fluency the field now demands.



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Career Opportunities in an Evolving Language Industry

Graduates of the program have built successful careers in translation, subtitling, education, content creation, and other language-related professions. The majority of our graduates are employed as translators and subtitlers, working either as freelance professionals or with translation agencies and subtitling companies.

Other graduates have pursued careers as:

  • English language teachers
  • Copywriters and technical writers
  • Digital content managers
  • Proofreaders and copy editors
  • Customer support professionals
  • Academic and administrative staff in higher education

Building on this strong track record, the updated MA in Translation and Language Technology reflects the changing needs of the language services industry. Its enhanced focus on localization, translation technologies, and AI-assisted workflows prepares graduates to pursue emerging and evolving roles such as:

  • Localization specialists
  • Machine translation post-editors
  • Translation technology specialists
  • Terminologists
  • Translation and localization project managers
  • Multilingual content quality assurance specialists
  • Language data and AI language specialists
  • Audiovisual translation professionals

Graduates may find opportunities in translation and localization companies, technology firms, media and subtitling providers, international organizations, educational institutions, and corporate language departments, as well as through freelance practice.

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Key Benefits

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We provide guaranteed scholarships for students based on needs, merit or early admission. 90% of our incoming students received financial aid during the 2025-26 academic year.

100% Online Study

The program is designed to fit your busy life.Study on your schedule with a synchronous, flexible program adapted to the needs of working professionals.

Cooperation with the Terminology Coordination Unit of the European Parliament

Our students cooperate with the European Parliament’s Terminology Coordination Unit in an ongoing research project aimed to enrich the largest publicly available termbase.

Personalized Guidance

Work closely with experienced faculty members who understand your goals and help you develop your strengths.

What our graduates say

My experience at Hellenic American College has been both academically enriching and professionally rewarding. The courses and guidance from my professors helped me develop strong analytical, research, and communication skills while fostering my passion for continuous learning. The Career Development Office played a key role in preparing me for the professional world by offering valuable career guidance, resources, and opportunities to connect with employers, ultimately helping me secure a full-time position in the translation industry as a project manager. This experience, combined with a high- quality academic environment, strengthened my confidence and practical skills. The strong integration of academic learning and career support has had a lasting impact on my personal and professional growth, for which I am truly grateful.

Georgia Platanou, MAT ‘26

I have always been passionate about the English language, so I decided to enroll in the Master of Arts in Translation. The director of the program is very experienced and knowledgeable about the industry. The courses are well-structured and well-organized, with a variety of teaching methods and a focus on interaction that make class sessions enjoyable. The program has given me an array of practical tips and equipped me to be able to work on my own. It has helped broaden my career horizons and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead!

Aikaterini Chirtoglou, MAT ‘26

Request Information

Interested in the program? Fill out our form and our Admissions Team will contact you as soon as possible. You can also reach us via phone at 210 3680950. We look forward to assisting you!

Meet some of our faculty

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Petros Romaios

Director of MAs in Translation & Conference Interpreting

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Ifigeneia Roulia

Adjunct Faculty Member in the MAT program

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Aikaterini Anastasopoulou

Adjunct Faculty Member

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Frequently Asked Questions

The M.A. in Translation and Language Technology is designed for graduates and professionals who want to build or advance a career in today’s evolving language services industry. The program combines rigorous translation training with practical experience in translation technologies, audiovisual translation, terminology, editing, post-editing, and project management.


Graduates can pursue opportunities as freelance or in-house translators, localization and language technology professionals, audiovisual translators, editors, post-editors, and translation project managers. Career opportunities may be found in translation agencies, multinational companies, media and audiovisual organizations, publishing houses, law firms, and public-sector or European institutions.

Yes. The program is offered fully online, allowing you to attend from wherever you are while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.

You may complete the program in 12 months through full-time study or in 16 months on a part-time basis. This flexibility makes it suitable both for recent graduates and for working professionals who want to develop their expertise without putting their careers on hold.



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You will learn how to translate a wide range of texts and adapt your approach according to their subject area, style, register, purpose, and audience. The program includes practical experience with technical, business, legal, life sciences, European Union, and audiovisual content.

You will also develop skills in:

  • Computer-assisted translation tools
  • Translation and localization workflows
  • Terminology and terminography
  • Audiovisual translation
  • Editing and machine translation post-editing
  • Translation project management
  • Multilingual and intercultural communication
  • Professional ethics and quality assurance

The program is designed to strengthen not only your linguistic and cultural competence, but also the analytical, technological, and professional skills required in contemporary language services.

Yes—but the translator’s role is changing. Artificial intelligence and machine translation are increasingly incorporated into professional translation workflows, creating demand for language professionals who can use these technologies critically and effectively.

Human expertise remains essential for understanding context, cultural meaning, tone, specialist terminology, audience expectations, and ethical considerations. Translators are also increasingly involved in editing AI-generated content, machine translation post-editing, quality assurance, terminology management, localization, and translation technology.

The M.A. in Translation and Language Technology prepares you for this changing environment by combining advanced translation competence with hands-on experience in technological tools, professional workflows, editing, and post-editing.



Yes, students may apply for scholarships awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, or a combination of both. Merit-based scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance, while need-based scholarships aim to support students who may face financial challenges in pursuing their education.

Hellenic American University is a private, non-profit American university founded with the contribution and continued support of the Hellenic American Union. The University offers its degree programs in Athens, Greece, through Hellenic American College, which is licensed for this purpose by the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. Students are awarded their degrees directly by Hellenic American University upon successfully completing their studies and fulfilling all degree requirements. Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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