Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2024/25
THPL-AFM48: MA Translation and Professional Language Skills
Route: MA Translation and Professional Language SkillsĀ - French and Spanish
Leading to the award of MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION AND PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
[Page last updated: 11 October 2024]
Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Students must choose units worth a total of 10 credits from the options available across Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
Academic Year
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
PL52119 | Editing and revision | 15 Credits |
PL52131 | French to English translation | 10 Credits |
PL52164 | Spanish to English translation | 10 Credits |
Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
MN52219 | Introduction to English law | Credits |
Dissertation Period
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
PL52117 | Dissertation or project | 30 Credits |
Semester 1
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 10 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
PL52127 | Enterprise skills for linguists | 5 Credits |
PL52141 | Introduction to proofreading | 5 Credits |
PL52155 | Public speaking | 5 Credits |
Semester 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
PL52175 | Translation technology | 5 Credits |
PL52176 | Translation theory and practice | 10 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 5 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
PL52132 | French / English public service and commercial interpreting | 5 Credits |
PL52165 | Spanish / English public service and commercial interpreting | 5 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 5 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
PL52152 | Précis-writing for the United Nations | 5 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 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 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.
- 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.
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