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MA - Master of Arts
University of Leicester
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Leicester
Full Time
SEP
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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This course will prepare you for work in the translation professions and provide the ideal foundation if you want to progress further in the academic discipline of Translation. You will practise translating between English and Chinese, as well as gaining a thorough grounding in the academic discipline of Translation.The course will equip you with advanced research skills and research paradigms relevant to investigations of translation contexts, processes, products and producers. You will study in-depth the history and theory of translation and develop the skills to critically analyse current issues being debated within the discipline.Our focus on research topics, skills and methods in Translation prepares you for your final dissertation and will equip you with the essential skills needed for entry into the translation professions.As well as the translation professions such as text translating and editing, subtitling and localisation, our course prepares you for opportunities in careers such as tourism, journalism, copy writing and international business communication. Our MA programme is also suited for progression to study at PhD level.
Students need a good UK honours degree or its equivalent, or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution, or a relevant graduate level professional qualification. For native speakers of English, attestable ability in Chinese. An interview and/or a test may be required.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,950 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£19,700 per year
Students from EU
MA: £19,700, PGDip: £13,120
£19,700 per year
Students from International
MA: £19,700, PGDip: £13,120
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