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Business and Public Service Interpreting and Translation Studies MA

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

This course is designed for students working with Chinese and English. On this course you'll develop high-level interpreting and translation skills, use state-of-the-art technology, and gain the knowledge base and practical skills needed to succeed in the language services industry. You’ll gain essential skills in interpreting, analysis, active listening and note-taking, then build on this foundation by practising specialised liaison and simultaneous interpreting in our interpreting facilities. You’ll also develop an awareness of the markets and environments in which interpreters work including international business as well as an understanding of legal and medical interpreting. At the same time, you’ll deepen your theoretical and practical understanding of translation, exploring how interpreting and translation interconnect in professional practice. Additionally, you can tailor your learning experience by selecting from a range of optional modules, such as genre analysis, corpus linguistics, computer-assisted translation and machine translation. Contracted practitioners and leading academics come together in our Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies. This exciting course will prepare you to succeed in a competitive and rewarding sector. Centre for Translation and Interpreting StudiesAs a proud member of CIUTI (Conference internationale permanente d'instituts universitaires de traducteurs et interprètes), the most presitigious international association for universities with established translation and interpreting programmes, the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies benefits from excellent facilities and resources to support your studies. Our conference interpreting facilities are equipped with single and double interpreter booths, and a video link to practise remote interpreting. The Electronic Resources and Information Centre (ERIC) will be the centre of your translation work, complete with 59 high-spec PCs and a wide range of specialist software for translation and subtitling. As a member of the prestigious University Contact Group (UCG) for International Organisations, we enjoy close ties with the UN and other global institutions. It’s a great opportunity to prepare for a career in the language services industry in a city that’s full of cultural and linguistic diversity. Additional highlightsThe opportunity to study at a centre for research into the application of new technologies in interpreting, such as AIInsights into how interpreters use new technology, including AI, in preparing for meetings and delivering interpretingIntensive 'hands-on' teaching of interpreting geared to domestic and international practicesMarket-oriented training with high level of participation of practising professional interpreters and translatorsPractice in both consecutive and simultaneous interpretingTraining in real-life scenarios and mock conferencesPractice in state-of-the-art interpreting conference suitsOpportunity to gain professional insight through a study visit to the European Parliament and European Comission in Brussels, or to the UN (Geneva or Vienna)Close contact with various industry partners through the "Professionalisation Talks" series and the opportunity to develop a Personal Career Development PlanFacilitiesOur two interpreter training facilities (ITFs) use Brahler Consoles, supported by Sanako software, giving high quality dual-track recording. Between the two suites, we have a total of 14 booths, 7 of which can accommodate a team of two or more interpreters, to simulate professional conditions. Interpreting students enjoy exclusive 7 day-a-week exclusive access to the ITFs via a coded door. All booths are full soundproofed and air-conditioned.

Tuition fees

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£ 2,292month

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    13th out of 25 5

    49th out of 73 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    160 78%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    9th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    14th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    135 75%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    63rd

    1

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