MA Interpreting (Chinese Pathway)

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Consecutive Interpreting Chinese I [Chinese Pathway]
• Principles And Challenges Of Translation And Interpreting
• Professional Translation Practice I
• Simultaneous Interpreting Chinese I [Chinese Pathway]
• Audiovisual Translation
• Consecutive Interpreting Chinese Ii [Chinese Pathway]
• Interpreting And Technologies
• Professional Translation Practice Ii
• Public Service Interpreting - Trends And Issues
• Simultaneous Interpreting Chinese Ii [Chinese Pathway]
• Translation And Interpreting Studies Dissertation

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in English or a related subject. You must be a native Chinese speaker to apply. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in Writing and Speaking and 6.0 in each other element.
 

Alternatively, if you have successfully been awarded the Certificate of Excellence offered by our partner, KL Communications, and had an IELTS of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category before you took this course, and this IELTS will still be valid for the start of the MA, then you will not need to take another IELTS.
 

Selection process

Suitable applicants will be invited to take a written test and participate in an interview via Skype or Zoom. Alternatively, applicants who have successfully obtained a Certificate of Excellence will not be required to undertake a written test or interview. The Certificate of Excellence is awarded by our collaborator - KL Communications.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£8,200
 

Overseas
£19,200
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually
• If you are on a two-year full-time Euromasters or MFA programme, or a two-year or three-year part-time masters programme (excluding modular/self-paced/distance learning), the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme
• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
 

Local and international companies from the language industry who have an active interest in Surrey graduates come to our Centre for Translation Studies careers fair. They explain what current and future opportunities they have, providing a chance for you to engage with them directly and kick-start your career in an informal, friendly atmosphere.