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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

THPL-AFM05: MA Interpreting and Translating

Leading to the award of MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATING

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Interpreting & Translating Path 1 - Italian & Spanish

Click here for further information NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
PL50473 Italian to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50489 Spanish to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50801 Italian to English simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
PL50806 Spanish to English simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
Extra-curricular Units
MN50090 Elements of English law

Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
PL50824 Italian to English translation I 6 Credits
PL50834 Spanish to English translation I 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
PL50813 Italian/English public service interpreting 6 Credits
PL50815 Spanish/English public service interpreting 6 Credits
Extra-curricular Units
PL50352 Institutions of the European Union
PL50838 Economics and globalisation

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
PL50825 Italian to English translation II 6 Credits
PL50835 Spanish to English translation II 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
PL50836 Public speaking 6 Credits
PL50837 Using technology in the T & I industry 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units
PL50588 Dissertation/Project 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.