Translation MA (Chinese Pathway)
University of Leicester
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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 ...Read more

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.

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32/279
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Ellen
11 Dec 24

Ever since the first open day and throughout my course, I have felt welcome and treated like a person rather than an anonymous student. There is a very friendly and supportive..Read more

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Olivia
07 Nov 23

Student support is AMAZING and the Modern Languages department is so..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

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£10,950 per year

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£19,700 per year

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MA: £19,700, PGDip: £13,120

£19,700 per year

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MA: £19,700, PGDip: £13,120

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Ellen
11 Dec 24
Modern Languages and Translation - BA (Hons)
Ever since the first open day and throughout my course, I have felt welcome and treated like a person rather than an anonymous student. There is a very friendly and supportive...
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Olivia
07 Nov 23
Modern Languages and Translation - BA (Hons)
Student support is AMAZING and the Modern Languages department is so...
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University of Leicester
University of Leicester , Leicester

The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching....

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