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


THPL-AFM31: MA Interpreting and Translating (Path 2 - 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-AFL06: PG Dip Interpreting and Translating
Programme progression requirement:
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
PL50393 English to Chinese consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50494 Chinese to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50797 Chinese to English simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
PL50798 English to Chinese simultaneous interpreting 6 Credits
PL50807 Chinese/English liaison and public service interpreting 12 Credits

Semester 1

Extra-curricular Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50838 Economics and globalisation Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50816 Chinese to English translation I 6 Credits
PL50818 English to Chinese translation I 6 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

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.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50817 Chinese to English translation II 6 Credits
PL50819 English to Chinese translation II 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:

  • 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.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
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