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The English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting degree will allow you to develop translation and interpreting skills. With more than 950 million Mandarin-Chinese native speakers worldwide it's often the most common language required for professional translation services. Studying this three-year degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.
Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory Modules:
Advanced English for Academic Purposes 1
Advanced English 1 - Media and Public Relations
Concepts in Translation and Interpreting
English-Chinese Translation Workshop 1 (Journalism and Marketing)
Optional Modules:
The sound system of English
Modern Languages - Introduction to Language Teaching
French for Beginners I
German for Beginners I
Spanish for Beginners I
Advanced English 2 - Business and Finance
Advanced English for Academic Purposes 2
Introduction to the Theory of Translation
Computer-Assisted Translation
Dialogue Interpreting
English-Chinese Translation Workshop 2 (Business and Administration)
Language Teaching in Context
History of the English Language
Discourse Analysis
World Englishes
Modern European Film
Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2
Italian for Starters
Advanced English Language and Culture
Advanced English 3 - Science
Interpreting - Business Option
Terminology Management
English-Chinese Translation Workshop 3 (Science and Health)
Language in the Media
Language Policy and Planning
Teaching tools and materials – Design, evaluation and practice.
Translation Project (Sem 1)
Simulated Translation Bureau
Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Translation Project (Sem 2)
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require an IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English test.
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