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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2022/23


THPL-AFM26: MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese)

Leading to the award of:


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DAPS and exit awards:
 THPL-AFL26: PG Dip Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese)
Programme progression requirement:
 40
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Academic Year

Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50090 Elements of English law Credits

Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50973 Liaison interpreting for business (Chinese/English) 18 Credits
PL50980 Chinese to English translation for business 12 Credits
PL50981 English to Chinese translation for business 12 Credits

Semester 1

Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
EL00715 English for employment Credits
PL50838 Economics and globalisation Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50974 Proofreading, editing and management skills for translators and interpreters (Chinese) 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50837 Using technology in the translation industry 6 Credits
PL50975 Advanced translation (Chinese) 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50977 Extended translation project 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
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