Interpreting MA

All candidates take the following compulsory modules:

• CHN7003 Translating I
• CHN7010 Simultaneous Interpreting I
• CHN7015 Sight Translation Exercise
• CHN7016 Consecutive Interpreting I
• SML7000 Information Technology for Translators and Interpreters
• SML7001 Translation Studies I

You will take optional modules to a value of 20 credits from available modules within the University, with the agreement of the Degree Programme Director.

Candidates take the following 80 credits compulsory modules:

• CHN8024 Consecutive Interpreting II
• CHN8025 Simultaneous Interpreting II
• CHN8032 Public Service Interpreting
• SML8023 Profession,Processes and Society in Translating and Interpreting
• SML8009 Research Methods in Translating and Interpreting

You will also take one from the following:

• SML8098 Dissertation
• SML8099 Translating/Interpreting Project

You will take a further 40 credits from the following:

• CHN8029 English-Chinese Subtitle Translation
• CHN8033 Drama Translation for Translators and Interpreters
• SML8004 Literary Translation
• LAW8049 Key Concepts in Corporate and Commercial Law
• SML8018 Translating for the European Union's Institutions

Modules might change for your year of entry.

A 2:1 honours degree or a degree with a minimum average of 75% (or GPA 2.75) on your transcript. In addition, we require native English speaking applicants to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, please enclose any evidence you may have to support your second language proficiency qualification. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications who have at least two years' full-time experience as a translator or an interpreter.

If your first language is not English you need IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking and writing and 6.0 in listening and reading. Your qualification must be no more than two years old on starting the course. No equivalent English language qualifications are considered.

If you meet the entry requirements for stage one, you will be registered on to the MA in Translating and Interpreting, starting at stage one. Upon successful completion of this stage, you will take one of the suitable pathways, according to your academic results and your personal preferences.

If you leave the MA after completing stage one, without proceeding to stage two, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting, subject to your academic results.

A 2:1 honours degree or a degree with a minimum average of 80% (or GPA 3.0) on your transcript. You must also have expert second-language knowledge.

If your first language is not English you need IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-sections. Your qualification must be no more than two years old on starting the course. No equivalent English language qualifications are considered.

If you leave the MA after completing stage two, without proceeding to a dissertation or project, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Interpreting. This depends on your academic results.

If you need help to meet our English Language requirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

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