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Newcastle University: Translating
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Modern Languages |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| modlang.pgadmin@ncl.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 208 5867 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Translating MA covers both professional and academic training. You will acquire high-quality translating skills, ie written rather than spoken transfer, so you may enter the translating profession in fields such as technology, commerce, international relations and journalism.
This course uses English and Chinese as working languages.
This course has two stages lasting one year each. You can either: •join the course at Stage 1 and follow the two-year course •or join at Stage 2 and follow the one-year course. This depends on your previous qualifications and experience.
If you join at Stage 1, you take compulsory modules that typically include: •translating •simultaneous interpreting •consecutive interpreting •sight translation exercise •information technology for translators and interpreters •translation studies.
This is followed by another year of specialised study in Stage 2. If you meet the entry requirements, you can start the course at Stage 2.
In Stage 2 you can follow one of four pathways: •Interpreting •Translating and Interpreting •Translating (this pathway) •Translation Studies.
In Stage 2 you take compulsory modules and optional modules. You also complete either a dissertation or a translating/interpreting project.
Depending on different focuses, you take further optional modules that cover: •a sight translation exercise •bi-lateral interpreting •English-Chinese subtitle translation •literary translation.
Assessment:
Assessment is by: •written examination (translation modules) •practical assessments •class/seminar presentations •essays or assignments •other submitted work (including a dissertation or project).
Placements:
We organise study visits and/or internship work placements for our translating and interpreting students.
There are study visits to the United Nations Office in Vienna and the Directorate General for Interpreting of the European Commission in Brussels.
We also help our students to participate in conferences as interpreters, or take up translation assignments, when opportunities arise.
Facilities:
Our facilities include: •three dedicated interpreting suites •professional translation software •the Language Resource Centre, equipped with audio-visual and computing facilities linked to a digital speech bank •a postgraduate common room.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Stage one entry If your first language is not English you need IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking and writing and 6.0 in listening and reading. This qualification must be no more than two years old when you start the course. No other English language qualifications are accepted. Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. If you meet the entry requirements for stage one, you will be registered on to the Translating and Interpreting MA. If you complete this stage, you will take one of the suitable stage two pathways. The choice of pathway is according to your academic results and your personal preferences. If you leave the MA after successfully completing stage one, you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting. Stage two entry (advanced) If your first language is not English you need IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-sections. This qualification must be no more than two years old when you start the course. No other English language qualifications are accepted. Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. If you leave the MA after successfully completing stage two, without proceeding to a dissertation or project, you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Translating. International students Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Stage one entry If your first language is not English you need IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking and writing and 6.0 in listening and reading. This qualification must be no more than two years old when you start the course. No other English language qualifications are accepted. Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. If you meet the entry requirements for stage one, you will be registered on to the Translating and Interpreting MA. If you complete this stage, you will take one of the suitable stage two pathways. The choice of pathway is according to your academic results and your personal preferences. If you leave the MA after successfully completing stage one, you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting. Stage two entry (advanced) If your first language is not English you need IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in all sub-sections. This qualification must be no more than two years old when you start the course. No other English language qualifications are accepted. Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. If you leave the MA after successfully completing stage two, without proceeding to a dissertation or project, you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Translating. International students Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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