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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Programme Catalogue 2012/13

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 - French & German

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: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
PL50469 French to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50475 German to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50799 French to English simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
PL50800 German to English simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
Extra-curricular Units
MN50090 Elements of English law

Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
PL50820 French to English translation I 6 Credits
PL50822 German to English translation I 6 Credits
Extra-curricular Units
PL50352 Working for EU institutions and UN
PL50838 Economics and globalisation
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
  • Students must select two optional units from the combination of options available in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
PL50836 Public speaking 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
PL50821 French to English translation II 6 Credits
PL50823 German to English translation II 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
  • Students must select two optional units from the combination of options available in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  • Students may only choose one public service interpreting unit from this list.
PL50811 French/English public service interpreting 6 Credits
PL50812 German/English public service interpreting 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 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* 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.