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Swansea University: Translation and Interpreting (extended)
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Languages, Translation and Media View department profile |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| study@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1792 295358 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Extended MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a uniquely specialised variant of our Professional Translation course, with an emphasis on interpreting skills. It develops you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist.
Your advanced translation studies will focus on general, administrative and technical text types, interpreting and training in industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools.
The first part of the degree includes the chance to specialise in interpreting, audiovisual translation, machine translation and software localisation, terminology management, etc.
In the simulated translation bureau module you simulate translation companies by working with local translation businesses and delivering on real commissions to professional standards.
In the second part of the degree you are presented with a choice of two extended translations, or an academic dissertation, or a 13-week internship at a translation company in the UK or overseas.
This extended course involves 60 further credits of part one modules, or a second project. A unique second stage option is the METS year abroad, in which you take 50 credits at two partner translation schools, with a 20 credit report for Swansea leading to a double award: Swansea MA plus METS Diploma.
Language pairs (subject to demand): • German > English • English > German • French > English • English > French • English > Italian • Spanish > English • English > Spanish • English > Welsh • English > Arabic • English > Mandarin
As a former member of the European Master’s in Translation Network, Swansea University has an established profile in professional translation. We have industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and a robust global network of external organisations to help shape your studies.
The Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Department is based on our Singleton Park campus, in beautiful parkland overlooking Swansea Bay.
Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, our Graduate Centre also provides a supportive environment for your postgraduate taught master’s study. The Centre offers training to enhance academic and professional development, and facilitates seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ma-translation-interpreting-extended/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ma-translation-interpreting-extended/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ma-translation-interpreting-extended/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ma-translation-interpreting-extended/ |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Welcome to the School of Culture and Communication, where our students, staff, and research centres contribute to the university's cultural and civic mission work.
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