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


THPL-AFM05: MA Interpreting and Translating

Route: MA Interpreting and Translating (Path 1 - Italian & Spanish)


Leading to the award of MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATING


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-AFL06: PG Dip Interpreting and Translating
Programme progression requirement:
 Not applicable
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

Interpreting & Translating Path 1 - Italian & Spanish

Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50473 Italian to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50489 Spanish to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50801 Italian to English simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
PL50806 Spanish to English simultaneous interpreting 6 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
PL50824 Italian to English translation I 6 Credits
PL50834 Spanish to English translation I 6 Credits
Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50838 Economics and globalisation Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
  • Students must select two optional units from the combination of options available in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50836 Public speaking 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50825 Italian to English translation II 6 Credits
PL50835 Spanish to English translation II 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
  • Students must select two optional units from the combination of options available in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  • Students may only choose one public service and commercial interpreting unit from this list.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50587 Enterprise skills for linguists 6 Credits
PL50813 Italian/English public service and commercial interpreting 6 Credits
PL50815 Spanish/English public service and commercial interpreting 6 Credits
PL50837 Using technology in the translation industry 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50588 Dissertation/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.
  • 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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