Modules for Translating and Interpreting, MA
In addition to the programme overview, the information below details the modules you can expect to study as part of this postgraduate degree. Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
All candidates take the following compulsory modules:
- CHN7003
Translating I
- CHN7010 Simultaneous Interpreting I
- CHN7015
Sight Translation Exercise
- CHN7016
Consecutive Interpreting I
- SML7000
Information Technology for Translators and Interpreters
- SML7001 Translation Studies I
Optional modules
You will take optional modules to a value of 20 credits from available modules within the University, with the agreement of the Degree Programme Director.
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
Candidates focusing on translating take the following compulsory modules:
- CHN8030
Specialised Translation: Chinese to English
- CHN8031
Specialised Translation: English to Chinese
- SML8008
Translation Studies II
- SML8009
Research Methods in Translating and Interpreting
- SML8010 Professional Issues in Translating and Interpreting
- CHN8024 Consecutive Interpreting II OR
- CHN8025 Simultaneous Interpreting II
- SML8098 Dissertation OR
- SML8099 Translation/Interpreting Project
Candidates focusing on interpreting shall take the following compulsory modules:
- CHN8024 Consecutive Interpreting II
- CHN8025 Simultaneous Interpreting II
- CHN8032 Public Service Interpreting
- SML8008
Translation Studies II
- SML8009
Research Methods in Translating and Interpreting
- SML8010 Professional Issues in Translating and Interpreting
- CHN8030 Specialised Translation: Chinese to English OR
- CHN8031 Specialised Translation: English to Chinese
- SML8098 Dissertation OR
- SML8099 Translation/Interpreting Project
Optional modules
All candidates will take optional modules to a value of 20 or 30 credits from the following:
- CHN8029 English‐Chinese Subtitle Translation
- CHN8032 Public Service Interpreting
- CHN8033 Drama Translation for Translators and Interpreters
- SML8004 Literary Translation
- SML8005 History of Translation
With the approval of the Degree Programme Director and depending on your academic background, alternative optional modules may be available to make up a total of 180 credits.
Further Information
Programme description, course duration, fees, entry requirements and how to apply can be found on the main programme page.
