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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2023/4


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

Route: 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

[Page last updated: 27 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PGT - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DACS and exit awards:
 THPL-AFL26: PG Dip Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese)
Programme progression requirement:
 40%
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50973 Liaison interpreting for business (Chinese/English) 18 Credits
PL50980 Chinese to English translation for business 12 Credits
PL50981 English to Chinese translation for business 12 Credits
Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50090 Elements of English law 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
Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EL00715 English for employment Credits
PL50838 Economics and globalisation Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50837 Using technology in the translation industry 6 Credits
PL50975 Advanced translation (Chinese) 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50977 Extended translation project 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
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