Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching, MA

You study a set number of compulsory and optional 20-credit modules before undertaking a 60-credit applied translation project. A variety of modules include classroom teaching practice, principles of Chinese translation and interpreting, media and translation and vocabulary teaching and learning.

The typical entry requirement is a first degree in English Language or Chinese language related studies, normally a lower second class or above or equivalent. Overseas students are expected to possess an IELTS score of 6.0.

The full-time course structure is split across the year with three modules offered in each academic semester (a total of six modules in part one) and then a professional practice portfolio over the summer (part two). Students choose four modules among a pool of seven to form a compulsory set and two optional modules.

If you are a Welsh speaker our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

• An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
• The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
• The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and every effort will be made to mark your work in its original language.
• A Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
• One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

• Susanne Arenhovel
• Ariotti, Chiara (Ms)
• Professor Tom Cheesman
• Dr Lloyd Davies
• Dr Giovanna Donzelli
• Salwa El-Awa
• Dr Maria Fernandez-Parra
• Ms Christiane Güenther
• Dr Brigid Haines
• Mr Julien Hamilton-Hart
• Dr Gregory Herman
• Dr Kathryn Jones
• Mrs Ute Keller-Jenkins
• Dr Joanne Langley
• Dr Federico Lopez-Terra
• Dr Geraldine Lublin
• Huicong Luo (Tanya)
• Mrs Tanya May
• Dr Rocio Perez Tattam
• Professor Julian Preece
• Mrs Adriana Rizzo-Dunnage
• Dr Catherine Rodgers
• Dr Patricia Rodriguez-Martinez
• Professor Andy Rothwell
• Sophie Rouys
• Dr Chris Shei
• Dr Sabrina Wang
• Dr Alison Williams

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2020/21 are as follows:

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

• Parking and travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Printing and binding
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

We care about our students and our aim is to ensure that you achieve the best degree classification. We have a personal mentoring system where you will be allocated an academic mentor. We also have an “open door” policy where our academic teachers are available to talk to you at any time about any queries or academic concerns you may have.

Please apply through the University’s central application system.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.