Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching, MA

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Key Course Details

Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): 2.2
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020 or Jan 2021	£ 7,900
Sep 2021 or Jan 2022	£ 8,150

MA 1 Year Full Time

Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer (view equivalents): 2.2
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020 or Jan 2021	£ 7,900
Sep 2021 or Jan 2022	£ 16,150

MA 1 Year Full Time

Mode of Study: Campus Based
Typical Offer: 2.2 - More Information
Location: Singleton Park Campus

Start Date	Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2020 or Jan 2021	£ 15,700
Sep 2021 or Jan 2022	£ 16,150

Course Overview

The MA in Chinese-English Translation and Language is available if you are a first language Mandarin speaker from China, interested in an applied language career such as translating and teaching English or Chinese as a foreign language.

This course gives you language-specific skills in translation studies and applied linguistics. It aims to lock the broad area of translation into a specific context, translating between English and Chinese.

You will address the issue of non-native speakers as English teachers, applied language studies, and translating and teaching English or Chinese as a second language.

Our degree proves equally attractive to Mandarin teachers wishing to build knowledge in applied linguistics theory and practice.

Why Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching at Swansea?

The College of Arts and Humanities is based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

Within the College is our Graduate Centre. Designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard, the centre provides a supportive environment for postgraduate research and taught masters study.

It offers postgraduate training to enhance academic and professional development, and facilitates seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences.

Your Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching Experience

The full-time course is divided across the year with three modules offered in each academic semester, before a professional practice portfolio is assembled over the summer.

You can take theoretical and practical modules, including observation of Mandarin teaching classes and potential teaching practice opportunities. Translation modules are highly practical and conducted at a professional level.

A variety of modules include classroom teaching practice, principles of Chinese translation and interpreting, media and translation and vocabulary teaching and learning.

Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching Employment Opportunities

The MA in Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching is ideal if you want an applied language career such as translation or teaching English or Chinese as a foreign language.

Graduates from the course typically progress to pursue a career in translation or teaching, or go on to further study.

Modules

Students starting in September or January will study the same core modules as part of the programme. Dates for January intake to be confirmed.

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.

MA 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Compulsory Modules Selective

Choose Minimum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select four or five modules from those listed below. Please note that students must take three modules in each teaching block overall.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
ALEM00	Period September-January	20	Chinese Language Studies
ALEM26	Period January-June	20	Classroom Teaching Practice (Chinese)
ALEM27	Period January-June	20	Chinese-English Translation Theory and Practice
ALEM28	Period January-June	20	Technology Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning
ALEM29	Period September-January	20	Principles of Chinese Translation and Interpreting
ALEM30	Period September-January	20	Media and Translation

AND

Optional Module choices

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one or both modules from the list below. MLTM17 is taught across both teaching blocks and is subject to availability.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ALEM18	Period January-June	20	Vocabulary: teaching and learning
MLTM17	Period September-June	20	Translation Work Experience for MA Students

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Part- Two Dissertation

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students who successfully complete part-1 progress to take the Dissertation module below

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
ALED01	Period July-September	60	Applied Translation

MSc 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
ALED01J	Period September-January	60	Applied Translation Dissertation

Entry Requirements

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.

How You're Taught

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.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy for Welsh-medium study, 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.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 113% 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 with regard to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Tuition Fees

Start Date	UK	EU	International
September 2020	£ 7,900	£ 7,900	£ 15,700
January 2021	£ 7,900	£ 7,900	£ 15,700
September 2021	£ 8,150	£ 16,150	£ 16,150
January 2022	£ 8,150	£ 16,150	£ 16,150

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.

Funding and Scholarships

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.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

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

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

Careers and Employability

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.

Academic Support

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.

How to Apply

Please apply through the University’s central application system.

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

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.