MA/PgDip Chinese/English/Chinese Translation
MA/PgDip Chinese/English/Chinese Translation with Interpreting

What’s it about?

MA/PgDip Chinese/English/Chinese Translation (with/without Interpreting) aims to develop the techniques required for translation and interpreting in an increasingly competitive and computer-oriented professional environment, and to help students to reflect on their own practice.

Students on this programme work into and out of both English and Chinese.

 

Who is it for?

This programme is for students who are planning careers as translators, or seeking to gain high-level translation and interpreting skills. The course would also be ideal for students who envisage undertaking a PhD in this field.

 

Key benefits

• Gain practical training in translation and interpreting.
• Benefit from teaching by staff who are practising translators and interpreters as well as leading researchers.
• Take advantage of the pportunities for short professional placements during the programme.
• Undertake training in professional skills, use of terminology-management and machine-assisted translation software (e.g. Deja Vu), and also electives in theory and practice of translation.
• Take advantage of the state-of-the-art Language Resource Centre including Conference Interpreting booths, satellite television and Multimedia equipment.
• Benefit from regular teaching contributions from specialist Chinese and English native speakers and working translators and interpreters
• There is the opportunity to refresh your English language skills and acclimatise to British culture before commencing the MA, through the School’s own pre-sessional English programme
• Benefit from the School of Languages’ Centre for Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies which brings together expertise in teaching, research and consultancy in Translation and Interpreting within the School.

 

How will I learn?

The programme offers a combination of core modules and electives (please see the Programme Structure tab above) designed to develop practical Chinese/English/Chinese translating and interpreting skills.

Students also attend Keynote lectures, Business Practice Seminars and Specialised Translation Seminars held by invited professionals in the field. Topics and documents relate to fields covered in professional translation, such as economics, transport, telecommunications, medicine and international organisations. Find out more about the contributions to postgraduate programmes from professionals in the field of translation and interpreting.

A series of research skills lectures, together with research seminars on translation and interpreting studies, are organised for you if you are progressing on to the MA. They provide a solid training in more theoretical aspects or translation for those students wishing to go on to doctoral research.

 

How will I be assessed?

Most of the modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and exams. Others are assessed by projects.

 

Career progression

Graduates can expect to pursue careers as translators, freelance or in a translation department or company. Some may take up academic posts teaching translation at university level or go on to PhD study.

Programme Structure: MA/PgDip Chinese/English/Chinese Translation

Number in brackets = credits

Semester 1	Semester 2
Specialised Translation with Translation Technology Translation into and from Chinese (30)
Principles and Strategies of Translation (15)	Translation Project Management and Professional Skills (15)
Translation Studies (15)	Research Methodologies and Approaches in Translation and Interpreting Studies* (compulsory for all students wishing to take the MA) (15)
Plus TWO options from:	Plus one option (*or two if only taking PG Dip)  from:
English for Academic Purposes (for non-native speakers of English) (15)	Extended Translation (15)
Business Interpreting (15)	Literary Translation (15)
Lexicography and Terminology (15)	Audiovisual Translation (15)
MA Dissertation (60 credits)
Select One from: 12-15000 Dissertation 12-15000 Project

 

 

Programme Structure: MA/PgDip Chinese/English/Chinese Translation with Interpreting

Semester 1	Semester 2
Specialised Translation with Translation Technology Translation into and from Chinese (30)
Principles and Strategies of Translation (15)	Translation Project Management and Professional Skills (15)
Translation Studies (15)	Research Methodologies and Approaches in Translation and Interpreting Studies* (compulsory for all students wishing to take the MA) (15)
Consecutive Interpreting (15)	Simultaneous Interpreting (15)
Plus ONE option from:	*Students taking the PG Dip only may select one option from the list below:
English for Academic Purposes (for non-native speakers of English) (15)	Extended Translation (15)
Business Interpreting (15)	Literary Translation (15)
Lexicography and Terminology (15)	Audiovisual Translation (15)
MA Dissertation (60 credits)
Select One from: 12-15000 Dissertation 12-15000 Project

Who will teach me?

Our staff have extensive experience in their chosen fields and many of them are researchers in areas directly relevant to the modules which they deliver.

Currently the modules are delivered by the following members of staff:

• Professor Diane Blakemore Professor of Linguistics
• Dr Dongning Feng Lecturer in Chinese
• Dr Marìa Sánchez
• Ms. Chus Fernández Prieto Head of Spanish and Portuguese
• Dr Jean-Pierre Mailhac
• Dr Paul Rowlett
• Ms. Rebecca Tipton Lecturer in French and Interpreting (Programme Leader)
• Professor Myriam Salama-Carr Professor of Translation Studies

 

When does the term start?

There is one entry point each year. All programmes start in September.

How is part-time study structured?

This involves taking 50% of modules in the first year with the remaining 50% in the second year. The period allowed for writing up the dissertation is doubled. We encourage applications from part-time students but this is not usually available to international students because of visa restrictions.

What are the English language requirements for international students?

International applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English unless they have a BA from an English speaking country. This normally takes the form of an IELTS 6.5 (with a writing band no lower than 6). Equivalent qualifications will also be considered. These include a TOEFL score of 575 or above (232 computer-based) with a TWE of 4 or above and\or a pass at upper-intermediate level in Salford’s pre-sessional (Summer) English Study Programme. This programme is available at discount rates to students who go on to study their masters in the School of Languages.

Do I have to pay in full at the beginning?

No! It is usually possible to spread the costs. Arrangements for payment vary depending on your circumstances, for further details click here and follow the link which is relevant to you.

Are there any scholarships?

Yes! The School of Languages we offer what we believe to be an unparalleled range of scholarships and fee exemptions to students beginning their studies in September 2008. These complement the University's own generous financial support package and scholarship schemes. Find out more about School of Languages funding.

 

How do I apply?

Apply Online or download and fully complete the postgraduate taught application form and send it to the address specified on the form.

What happens after I have applied?

On receipt of your application the University we will write to let you know whether we are able to offer you a place on the programme. Such an offer will be either unconditional or conditional. We will then ask you to complete an acceptance form and return it to us. If you meet any of the specified conditions before you come to us then send the University a copy of the supporting documentation so it can change your offer letter to an unconditional one.

Is there a deadline?

We receive applications up to and including induction week in September, but you are strongly advised to apply at your earliest convenience in order to secure your place and begin making arrangements.

Can I visit the School?

You are welcome to visit either on one of our postgraduate open days or by prior appointment with the admissions tutor.

Can you suggest some useful links?

Visit our Accommodation Office Once you have received an offer from us you will be able to book your accommodation (if required) on-line.  We recommend Matthias Court and Cosmopolitan Student Homes to our postgraduate students.

We are members of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) and students are encouraged to attend and\or deliver papers at its annual conference.

We are members of the British Association for Applied Linguistics  and students are encouraged to attend and\or deliver papers at its annual conference.  

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