Professional Translation, MA

Swansea University
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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Eligible for Welsh Government Master's Bursaries

Part One – Full-time students take three 20-credit (10 ECTS) modules in each of two academic semesters, while part-time students can distribute the same work flexibly over four semesters. There are three compulsory modules: Foundations of Translation and Interpreting, Translation Tools, and one Advanced Translation module from the range of language pairs listed above. Students then choose three optional modules. These include: a second Advanced Translation module, History and Theory of Translation, one or two modules in Interpreting, Translation Technologies, Audiovisual Adaptation (subtitling, dubbing, audio description), Terminology Management, Translation Work Experience, or (subject to numbers) Video and Documentary Making, or Visual Communication and Media Design. There is also the option to study a new language intensively (French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish), or to pick up again at intermediate level a language (French, German, or Spanish) not studied since secondary school.
Part Two - An individual project of 60 credits (30 ECTS) which full-time students undertake over the summer (by 15 September), while part-time students have up to a further year. The project can take three forms:
Two Extended Translations with commentary. These are chosen by the student and offer the opportunity to develop domains of specialisation. At least one must be technical and must be performed using a major CAT tool; or
Dissertation (15,000-20,000 words). This can be, for instance, on a topic in Translation Studies, a comparison of two or more published translations, terminology research in a specialised domain, or an investigation into aspects of translation technology. The dissertation offers excellent preparation for PhD work, but can also be a valuable indicator of professional expertise (e.g. in terminology or CAT tools); or.
Internship (13 weeks full time, part time pro rata)

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Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

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About this course

A first degree, normally in Translation, a Language or a related subject, normally an upper second or above (or equivalent). As an alternative, we can accept a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. Overseas students must be able to demonstrate English language competence at IELTS 6.5. level (or equivalent).

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5.0
22/11/2020
About the course: It was amazing to learn here.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

ANONYMOUS

5.0
22/11/2020
About the course: It was amazing to learn here.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

PAOLA

5.0
20/11/2020
About the course: It was so useful for the integration with the other students and for using the university services.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Rimsah

5.0
15/05/2018
What I would highlight: The University of East Anglia is a great and one of the best. I learned a lot over the six years of time. It was a great experience. I enjoyed it.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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Subjects

  • Mandarin
  • Welsh
  • Translation
  • Interpreting
  • Credit
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Project
  • Part Time
  • Full Time

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

MA 1 Year Full-timeYear 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMLTM03Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Translation ToolsMLTM05Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Foundations of Translation and Interpreting

Optional Modules

Compulsory Modules selective

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one language module from below. Please note these modules are taught accross teaching block one and two.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-M04Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfieithu Uwch (Saesneg i Gymraeg) / Advanced Translation (English to Welsh)CY-M05Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cyfieithu Uwch Technegol (Saesneg i Gymraeg) / Advanced Translation Technical (English to Welsh)MLAM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (English-Arabic)MLFM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (French - English)MLFM30Stage 1 (Sep-Mar Professional Development)20Advanced Translation (English - French)MLGM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (German - English)MLIM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (Italian - English)MLIM30Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (English - Italian)MLSM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (Spanish - English)MLSM03Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation English to SpanishMLZM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (English - Chinese)

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Optional Module choices

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select three 20 credit modules from below. Please note the differing teaching blocks. Some modules are taught in TB1, some in TB2 and several run accross both teaching blocks. Students are encouraged to select an equal number credits in each TB overall.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALEM28Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Technology Enhanced Language Teaching and LearningCY-M04Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfieithu Uwch (Saesneg i Gymraeg) / Advanced Translation (English to Welsh)CY-M05Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Cyfieithu Uwch Technegol (Saesneg i Gymraeg) / Advanced Translation Technical (English to Welsh)MLAM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (English-Arabic)MLFM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (French - English)MLFM06Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Beginners French for Postgraduate StudentsMLFM07Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Intermediate French for Postgraduate StudentsMLFM30Stage 1 (Sep-Mar Professional Development)20Advanced Translation (English - French)MLGM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (German - English)MLGM06Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Beginners German for Postgraduate StudentsMLGM07Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Intermediate German for Postgraduate StudentsMLGM72Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Reading Academic GermanMLIM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (Italian - English)MLIM06Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Beginners Italian for Postgraduate StudentsMLIM30Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (English - Italian)MLSM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (Spanish - English)MLSM03Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation English to SpanishMLSM06Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Beginners Spanish for Postgraduate StudentsMLSM07Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Intermediate Spanish for Postgraduate StudentsMLTM07Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health Option & Introduction to Conference InterpretingMLTM11Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Translation TechnologiesMLTM17Stage 1 (Sep-Mar Professional Development)20Translation Work Experience for MA StudentsMLTM18Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Terminology ManagementMLTM19Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Audiovisual AdaptationMLTM20Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting-Business OptionMLTM30Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Local Government Option & Introduction to Conference InterpretingMLZM01Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Advanced Translation (English - Chinese)MLZM06ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Beginners Mandarin Chinese for Postgraduate Students 1MLZM06BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Beginners Mandarin Chinese for Postgraduate Students 2

Additional information

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: If you require a Tier 4 student visa you must be studying full-time. If you are in the UK under a different visa category, it may be possible for you to study part-time. Please see our part-time study and visas page for more information.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

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