2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Applied Translation Studies
| Programme code: | MA-ATS | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Callum Walker | Contact address: | c.m.walker@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
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School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Programme specification:
The world market in translation is currently thought to be worth up to $15 billion, and is increasing by as much as 20%-25% a year. Furthermore, it is estimated that only 5%-10% of current world demand is met. This situation certainly augurs well for those planning a career as a translator. Experience has shown that students who have completed the MAATS programme have had no difficulty entering the profession; in other words, with the skills which they acquire at Leeds, graduates are well equipped for work in this fascinating and dynamic field.
In addition, the range of core and optional modules allows students to tailor the programme to their own interests and future career aspirations. They benefit from the diverse and innovative teaching methods employed. For example, the use of team translation projects in the Computer-Assisted Translation module allows them to gain experience of a range of roles in modern language services, beyond simply translating.
Finally, the electronic tools available at Leeds (translation memory tools, machine translation, subtitling software, corpora) represent an exceptional opportunity for students to acquire skills in high demand and short supply in today's translation and localisation industries.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| MODL5000M | Computer-Assisted Translation and Localisation Project Management | 45 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL5001M | Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
- Candidates will be required to study at least 30 credits (to one direction) from the following optional modules.
- Native speakers of Arabic, Chinese or Japanese may choose to translate only out of English into their mother tongue.
| MODL5133M | Specialised French-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5134M | Specialised German-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5135M | Specialised Italian-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5137M | Specialised Portuguese-English Translation A | 15 credits | Not running in 202122 | |
| MODL5138M | Specialised Russian-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5139M | Specialised Spanish-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5140M | Specialised English-Arabic Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5143M | Specialised French-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5144M | Specialised German-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5145M | Specialised Italian-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5147M | Specialised Portuguese-English Translation B | 15 credits | Not running in 202122 | |
| MODL5148M | Specialised Russian-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5149M | Specialised Spanish-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5150M | Specialised English-Arabic Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5231M | Specialised Arabic-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5232M | Specialised English-Chinese Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5233M | Specialised Arabic-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5234M | Specialised English-Chinese Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5341M | Specialised English-Japanese Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5342M | Specialised Chinese-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5343M | Specialised Japanese-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5344M | Specialised Chinese-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5345M | Specialised Japanese-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5346M | Specialised English-Japanese Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates must choose one of the following 'summer project' modules:
| MODL5301M | Dissertation: Translation Studies | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Aug | |
| MODL5302M | Extended Translations | 30 credits | 1 Jan to 31 Aug |
Candidates may study up to 45 credits from the following optional modules. Candidates may not select a module from this module group that they have selected in another group.
| ARAB5080M | Translation for International Organisations (English-Arabic) | 15 credits | Not running in 202122 | |
| MODL5006M | Introduction to Screen Translation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5007M | Corpus Linguistics for Translators | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5009M | English for Translators | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5016M | Managing Business Across Cultures | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5017M | Introduction to Interpreting Skills | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5018M | Genres in Translation | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5019M | Introduction to Legal Translation | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5028M | International Organisations: Context, Theory and Practice | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5029M | Principles and Applications of Machine Translation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5030M | Literary Translation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5050M | Writing for Professional Purposes | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5140M | Specialised English-Arabic Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5150M | Specialised English-Arabic Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5231M | Specialised Arabic-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5232M | Specialised English-Chinese Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5233M | Specialised Arabic-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5234M | Specialised English-Chinese Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5341M | Specialised English-Japanese Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5342M | Specialised Chinese-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5343M | Specialised Japanese-English Translation A | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5344M | Specialised Chinese-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5345M | Specialised Japanese-English Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5346M | Specialised English-Japanese Translation B | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
- Not all modules will be available every year.
Elective modules:
Alternatively, candidates may study up to 45 credits of electives offered within the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, the Language Centre, or (with the Programme Manager's agreement) elsewhere in the University.
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