Irish Language Translation, Interpreting and Professional Language Skills MA
Ulster University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Derry-Londonderry Campus

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SEP-26

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MA - Master of Arts

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Derry-Londonderry Campus

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The MA in Irish Language Translation, Interpreting and Professional Language Skills at Ulster University’s Magee campus is a one‑year, full‑time programme designed for those already proficient in Irish, offering advanced language and translation training including tools like MemoQ and modules in translation genres, syntax, phonology and computer‑aided translation Launched in response to growing demand, this MA equips graduates to take roles in domestic and European institutions as translators, ...Read more

The MA in Irish Language Translation, Interpreting and Professional Language Skills at Ulster University’s Magee campus is a one‑year, full‑time programme designed for those already proficient in Irish, offering advanced language and translation training including tools like MemoQ and modules in translation genres, syntax, phonology and computer‑aided translation Launched in response to growing demand, this MA equips graduates to take roles in domestic and European institutions as translators, interpreters, editors, lexicographers, and language‑planning professionals Graduates are highly successful: many alumni have secured national and international translation positions across sectors including public bodies, business communications, legal translation, tourism, and EU institutions.

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Aine
07 Feb 24

I enjoy the campus and the city of Derry, however the facilities in Belfast are definitely better..Read more

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Applicants must hold a degree with Irish as the main component with at least 2:2 Honours, standard or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Students without Irish as the main component of their degree are expected to have reached a minimum standard equivalent to level B2 on the Common European Framework for Languages and may be required to undertake a pre-entry interview and/or written tests to verify their degree-level Irish language proficiency. Applicants must also provide evidence of competence in written or spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

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Aine
07 Feb 24
Irish Language and Literature - BA (Hons)
I enjoy the campus and the city of Derry, however the facilities in Belfast are definitely better...
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Ulster University
Northland Rd Londonderry BT48 7JL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Londonderry  0.7 miles away

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