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Degree Programme Table: Translation Studies (MSc) (Part-time) (PTMSCTRANS1P)

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Year 1 Academic year: 2025/26, Starting in: September

Notes:
The following is the recommended programme of study for the first year of study. However, it is possible to be flexible; you must finalise your particular programme of study with the Programme Director.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses
Translation Studies 1

Must be taken during Semester 1

CLLC11039 20 credits
Research in Translation Studies

Must be passed at 50% and taken during Semester 2

CLLC11037 20 credits

Course options

Group A

Select exactly 20 credits in this group.

Translation Option Courses Semester 1 Level 11

Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
Selected courses must be taken during Semester 1
Technology and Translation in the Workplace
CLLC11065 20 credits
Translation and Creativity
CLLC11127 20 credits
OR

Translation Option Courses Semester 2 Level 11

Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
Selected courses must be taken during Semester 2
Translation Studies 2
CLLC11040 20 credits
Translating the Sacred: Concepts, Texts and Transmission of Religions
CLLC11132 20 credits
Introduction to Interpreting (English-Mandarin)
CLLC11206 20 credits

Year 2 Academic year: 2025/26, Starting in: September

Notes:
The following is the recommend programme of study for the second year of study. However, it is possible to be flexible; you should finalise your particular programme of study with the Programme Director.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses
Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises 1

Must be taken during Semester 1

CLLC11102 20 credits
Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises 2

Must be taken during Semester 2

CLLC11103 20 credits
MSc Translation Studies Dissertation

Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

CLLC11053 60 credits

Course options

Group A

Select exactly 20 credits in this group.

Translation Option Courses Semester 2 Level 11

Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
Selected courses must be taken during Semester 2
Translation Studies 2
CLLC11040 20 credits
Translating the Sacred: Concepts, Texts and Transmission of Religions
CLLC11132 20 credits
Introduction to Interpreting (English-Mandarin)
CLLC11206 20 credits
OR

Translation Option Courses Semester 1 Level 11

Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
Selected courses must be taken during Semester 1
Technology and Translation in the Workplace
CLLC11065 20 credits
Translation and Creativity
CLLC11127 20 credits
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