Course summary
Our MA in Language, Cultures and Translation offers you the chance to develop your linguistic and translation skills to Master's level while providing you with the research methodologies and frameworks necessary to design and complete a dissertation in language-based area studies or translation theory. Why study this course with us? This MA offers you the chance to further develop your linguistic skills, both through the production of academic essays and presentations in the target language and through the analysis and generation of texts in translation. An independent portfolio of professional engagement will allow you to explore the application of translation in the world of work and provide opportunities for work shadowing. Research methodologies are taught in context across the two years and support the design and completion of your chosen dissertation topic. During the course, you will be able to explore cultures across the globe and discover how languages and identities develop in areas such as francophone Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
Assessment method
Apart from one 20% exam in the Language Development module at the end of Year 1, all assessment is coursework and includes: essays; presentations; translation; summaries; debates; portfolios of language work and of professional engagement; an extended translation project; and the Dissertation.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree in Chinese Studies, French, German or Spanish, or in one of those languages combined with another discipline is required. Consideration will be given to those who hold a lower classification who can demonstrate they are capable of performing at the level required to complete the course successfully. All applicants to the course will be interviewed to assess their linguistic ability and discuss their research interests.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/postgraduate-fees
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ