Newcastle University

Modules for Interpreting, MA

In addition to the programme description, 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

• CHN7003 Translating I
  
• CHN7010 Simultaneous Interpreting I
  
• CHN7015 Sight Translation Exercise
  
• CHN7016 Consecutive Interpreting I
  
• CHN7017 Bi‐lateral Interpreting I
  
• SML7000 Information Technology for Translators and Interpreters
  
• SML7001 Translation Studies I

Optional modules

You take further optional modules to a value of 10 credits from an extensive range of disciplines.

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• CHN8024 Consecutive Interpreting II
  
• CHN8025 Simultaneous Interpreting II
  
• CHN8032 Bi‐lateral Interpreting II
  
• SML8008 Translation Studies II
• SML8009 Research Methods in Translating and Interpreting
  
• SML8010 Professional Issues in Translating and Interpreting
• SML8098 Dissertation OR
• SML8099 Translation/Interpreting Project

Optional modules

You will take a further 40 credits from the following:

• CHN7015 Sight Translation Exercise
  
• CHN7017 Bi‐lateral Interpreting I
  
• CHN8029 English‐Chinese Subtitle Translation
• CHN8033 Drama Translation for Translators and Interpreters
  
• SML8004 Literary Translation
  
• SML8005 History of Translation

Further Information

Programme description, course duration, fees, entry requirements and how to apply can be found on the main programme page.