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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Programme Catalogue 2017/18

THPL-AFM26: MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese)

Leading to the award of MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION WITH BUSINESS INTERPRETING (CHINESE)

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
    • THPL-AFL26: PG Dip Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese)
  • 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:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50973 Liaison interpreting for business (Chinese/English) 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PL50980 Chinese to English translation for business 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PL50981 English to Chinese translation for business 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50090 Elements of English law 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50974 Proofreading, editing and management skills for translators and interpreters (Chinese) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EL00715 English for employment 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PL50352 Working for EU institutions and UN 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PL50838 Economics and globalisation 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50975 Advanced translation (Chinese) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
PL50976 Using technology in the translation industry (Chinese) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50977 Extended translation project 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2017/18 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2018/19 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.