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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2022/3


THPL-AFM05: MA Interpreting and Translating

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


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


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

Interpreting & Translating Path 1 - French & Spanish

Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50469 French to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50489 Spanish to English consecutive interpreting 6 Credits
PL50799 French 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

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50588 Dissertation/Project 30 Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL50820 French 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
PL50821 French 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
PL50811 French/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

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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