Chinese-English Translation and Professional Practice at University of Essex - UCAS

University of Essex

Degree level: Postgraduate

Chinese-English Translation and Professional Practice (Taught)

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Course summary

Become a fully-fledged professional translator and equip yourself with the technological skills and strategies to succeed. This course introduces you to techniques and technology that will significantly improve your English and Chinese language competency to a higher level and develop your translation skills so you can deliver professional technical, scientific and audio-visual translation. Our training includes theories of translation, interpreting, audiovisual studies that will lay a solid foundation for further studies, as well as hands-on practice for you to become familiar with the latest technologies used by professionals in their everyday work. Key topics include:

  • Principle of Translation and Interpreting
  • Translation with Transcreation and Localisation
  • Technologies of Translation
  • Audiovisual Translation
  • Subtitling.
You have an opportunity to study translation and interpretation in depth and prepare for your professional career. If you want a global outlook, are interested in communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.


Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9660 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9660 Year 1
Scotland £9660 Year 1
Wales £9660 Year 1
Channel Islands £9660 Year 1
EU £20700 Year 1
International £20700 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £20700 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees displayed are for 2023-24 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee. Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Chinese-English Translation and Professional Practice at University of Essex - UCAS