Translation MA - 2020/1
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MA Translation
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Translation |
| PGCert | Translation |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PPA63007 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PPA63011 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - School of Literature and Languages
Programme Leader
GOUGH Joanna (Lit & Langs)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/01/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- The programme combines the study of the major principles of, and scholarly approaches to, translation with opportunities for application and practice
- Enable students to perform relevant translation tasks in different contexts
- Enable students to reflect on their own practice, using scholarly and professional writing on relevant aspects of translation, transfer the acquired skills and knowledge to novel and unpredictable situations of translation
- Enable students to develop a broad understanding of current and future challenges of translation in different contexts
- Enable students to apply scholarly approaches to critically evaluate professional practice in the light of current and future requirements
- Instil in students the capacity for carrying out independent research in an area of translation
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| A thorough understanding of issues relevant to translation as a discipline and as a practice/industry | K | ||
| A thorough understanding of different aspects of translation as a profession, in particular with respect to principles of good practice, efficiency and professional standards, translation quality and resourcing | K | ||
| Comprehensive knowledge of the strategies involved in good translation practice, i.e. audience identification, translating for a specific purpose | K | ||
| A thorough understanding of overarching issues in the translation industry, such as the impact of technology and the need for adaptability in the context of different markets | K | ||
| A thorough understanding of translation in the context of various settings (such as translating in a company compared to translating for a company), and their changing external/social environment | K | ||
| Identify theories of translation and be able to show insight into own practice | C | ||
| Reflect upon the knowledge gained and incorporate this into independent learning and professional development strategies | C | ||
| Critically appreciate the different frames for analysing text types, genres and other translation-related requirements and apply this to the research work required for the writing of the MA dissertation | C | ||
| Formulate and address research questions relating to the field of study | C | ||
| Conduct conceptual and topic-based research related to specific tasks | C | ||
| Apply good principles of practice in the translation, complying with instructions and deadlines, mastering techniques and strategies for proofreading and revision, and knowing how to establish and monitor quality standards | P | ||
| Gauge and acquire an appropriate understanding of specialized and non-specialized translation, knowing how to search for appropriate information to gain a better grasp of the thematic aspects of a document and develop knowledge in specialist fields | P | ||
| Create translations appropriate to clients' requests, knowing how to justify translation choices and decisions | P | ||
| Produce a register appropriate to a given situation for a particular document, recognising function and meaning in social, geographical, historical, stylistic variants | P | ||
| Identify issues in computer-assisted translation and terminology and have practical skills in these, including how to use translation technologies effectively to assist in correction, translation, terminology, layout and documentary research | P | ||
| Work independently on extended pieces of work in a sustained way, with or without guidance, and have further improved research skills | P | ||
| Apply evaluation skills for translation purposes | P | ||
| Display competence in a range of skills at postgraduate level, including advanced analysis and synthesis of arguments, presentation, conducting independent research, and the speedy and efficient processing of complex information | T | ||
| Work both independently and with others in order to achieve common goals, knowing how to comply with instructions, deadlines, commitments, interpersonal competences, and teamwork | T | ||
| Manage learning self-critically, knowing how to self-evaluate (questioning one's habits and being open to innovations | T | ||
| Organise and manage a research project of significant complexity, knowing how to plan and manage one's time and stress | T |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose five optional modules (ideally two in Semester 1 and three in Semester 2).
Specialist Translation language options include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish paired with English. They require native or near-native competency in English and one of the above languages. Ab Initio Language for Translation Purposes include Norwegian, Portuguese and Russian paired with English. Semester 2 options in the Specialist Translation and the Ab Initio list must be taken in conjunction with their corresponding Semester 1 options.
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Specialist Translation language options include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish paired with English. They require native or near-native competency in English and one of the above languages. Ab Initio Language for Translation Purposes include Norwegian, Portuguese and Russian paired with English. Semester 2 options in the Specialist Translation and the Ab Initio list must be taken in conjunction with their corresponding Semester 1 options.
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Specialist Translation language options include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish paired with English. They require native or near-native competency in English and one of the above languages. Ab Initio Language for Translation Purposes include Norwegian, Portuguese and Russian paired with English. Semester 2 options in the Specialist Translation and the Ab Initio list must be taken in conjunction with their corresponding Semester 1 options.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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