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Core modules in Semester 1 introduce the theoretical and methodological underpinnings for research in Translation Studies. Modules in Semester 2 provide students with an opportunity to investigate various aspects of the translation profession and work on an extensive practical translation portfolio on the languages of their expertise. The dissertation project consolidates students’ learning either through research or translation practice. The School of Modern Languages can offer supervision in a variety of areas and languages including: Welsh Spanish Catalan Chinese English French Galician German and Italian.

Semester 1:

Research Methods (30 credits)
Translation Studies: The Making of a Discipline (30 credits)
Semester 2:

Content modules (students choose ONE of the two modules)

Translation in Practice (30 credits)
Transcreative Writing (30 credits)
Practice Module

Working on a Translation Portfolio (30 credits) [languages covered: Welsh English French German Spanish Italian Galician Catalan Modern Greek Chinese and Arabic] (30 credits)
Summer:

Dissertation (60 credits; topic relevant to chosen language specialism OR comparative). The dissertation may be a theoretical and research-based approach to any aspect of Translation Studies or a proposed extended translation plus a critical commentary. The chosen text cannot have already exists in translation into the relevant language.

Assessment
Coursework includes short exercises on Research Methods critical essays and reflective translation exercises. Your Research Project will be a 20 000-word dissertation either on a critical aspect of Translation Studies or on a practice-led translation project accompanied by an analytical commentary.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Translation Studies Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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