The M.A. in Global Communication & Applied Translation (GCAT) at Carnegie Mellon University prepares students for careers at the intersection of language, technology and global collaboration. This three-semester, interdisciplinary program combines coursework in professional translation and localization with hands-on training in emerging tools and practices. Through close mentorship, cross-cultural projects and a required internship, students develop the expertise needed to thrive in a fast-growing, multilingual world.

The program draws its strengths from the Department of Languages, Cultures and Applied Linguistics (LCAL) at Carnegie Mellon University and its faculty who teach and work in areas such as second language acquisition, cultural studies, language technologies, and AI and large language models.

Program Highlights

Real-World Experience Through Internships All students complete a professional summer internship, gaining hands-on experience in translation, localization or interpretation at local and global organizations.

Cutting-Edge Curriculum with Generative AI Build technical fluency in the latest computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and explore how generative AI and large language models are reshaping the language services industry — while mastering the human principles behind cross-cultural communication.

Small Cohorts, Global Impact With an average cohort size of 6 to 10 students, the GCAT master's program offers personalized mentorship in a vibrant, international academic community — right in the heart of Pittsburgh’s robust tech and innovation scene.