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MSc Translating for Business

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time; PGDip 9 months full-time, 21 months part-time

Course Description

Our new MSc Translating for Business programme is aimed at those looking to develop their language communications skills in a business context.

The programme allows you to develop language, communication and translation skills specific to a business context in English plus your choice of one or two other languages from French, German and Spanish.

With a broad range of optional courses in professionally relevant subjects you can tailor your programme to your interests and professional needs.

Entry Requirements

Strand A

1. Native / near-native command of English plus native / near-native command of French, German, or Spanish

2. Good degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. 

Strand B

1. Native / near-native command of English plus an excellent command of two from French, German, Spanish, Arabic or Chinese.

2. Good degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Entrance tests

Suitable applicants will normally be invited for interview and to undertake a short test.

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Fees

https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/fees-funding.htm

Module Details

Semester 1

Translation Practice 1

(English plus one or two from French, German, Spanish)

Business Communication

Two from a range including:

  • Cross-cultural Perspectives on Society
  • Global Heritage
  • Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
  • International Business
  • International Politics
  • Translation Technologies
  • Beginner language courses in French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, British Sign Language, Gaelic

Semester 2

Translation Practice 2

(English plus one or two from French, German, Spanish) 

Research in International Business Communication

Two from a range including:

  • Intercultural Perspectives on Sustainable Development
  • Liaison Interpreting for Business
  • Localisation & Technical Writing
  • Project Management
  • Subtitling
  • Beginner language courses in French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, British Sign Language, Gaelic

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