The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: MA Applied Translation Studies (Part-Time)
The world market in translation is currently thought to be worth up to $15 billion, and is increasing by as much as 20%-25% a year. Furthermore, it is estimated that only 5%-10% of current world demand is met. This situation certainly augurs well for those planning a career as a translator. Experience has shown that students who have completed the MAATS programme have had no difficulty entering the profession; in other words, with the skills which they acquire at Leeds, graduates are well equipped for work in this fascinating and dynamic field.
In addition, the range of core and optional modules allows students to tailor the programme to their own interests and future career aspirations. They benefit from the diverse and innovative teaching methods employed. For example, the use of team translation projects in the Computer-Assisted Translation module allows them to gain experience of a range of roles in modern language services, beyond simply translating.
Finally, the electronic tools available at Leeds (translation memory tools, machine translation, subtitling software, corpora) represent an exceptional opportunity for students to acquire skills in high demand and short supply in today's translation and localisation industries.
(Part-Time) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5026M | Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| MODL5210M | Introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 15 credits from two of the following compulsory modules (one Specialised Translation A, or one Specialised Translation B in one language direction only and for which they have passed the entry-test).
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5082M | Specialised Translation L1 A | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5084M | Specialised Translation L1 B | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates usually choose one of these options in year 2, but may choose one of these options in year one with the agreement of the programme manager:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5420M | Dissertation: Translation Studies | 45 | 1 Jan to 31 Aug | |
| MODL5421M | Extended Translations | 45 | 1 Jan to 31 Aug |
If candidates choose NOT to take MODL5301M or MODL5302M in year one, then they will be required to take 45 credits from the following baskets of optional modules. Candidates will be advised on appropriate choices of optional modules at the introductory meeting for all MAATS students.
BASKET 1: Translation Practice
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5006M | Introduction to Screen Translation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5019M | Introduction to Legal Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5030M | Literary Translation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5083M | Specialised Translation L2 A | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5084M | Specialised Translation L1 B | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5905M | Specialised Translation L2 B | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2 Translation skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5007M | Corpus Linguistics for Translators | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| MODL5017M | Introduction to Interpreting Skills | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL5018M | Genres in Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5089M | Machine Translation and Natural Language Processing | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5240M | Introduction to Dubbing and Voice Over | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5250M | Respeaking: Reporting And Live Subtitling | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Basket 3 Management and Professional skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5009M | English for Translators | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5016M | Managing Business Across Cultures | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5018M | Genres in Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5028M | International Organisations: Context, Theory and Practice | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5722M | Language and Communication in the Digital Age | 30 | Not running in 202425 |
(Part-Time) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5235M | Advanced Computer-Assisted Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL5245M | Localisation and Project Management | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study the remaining 15 credits from two of the following compulsory modules (one Specialised Translation A, or one Specialised Translation B in one language direction only and for which they have passed the entry-test).
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5082M | Specialised Translation L1 A | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5084M | Specialised Translation L1 B | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to take one of these options, if they did NOT take one in year one:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5420M | Dissertation: Translation Studies | 45 | 1 Jan to 31 Aug | |
| MODL5421M | Extended Translations | 45 | 1 Jan to 31 Aug |
If candidates took either MODL5301M or MODL5302M in year one, then they will be required to take 45 credits from this list of optional modules. Candidates will be advised on appropriate choices of optional modules ant the introductory meeting for all MAATS students. Candidates may not select a module from this module group that they have selected in another group.
BASKET 1: Translation Practice
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5006M | Introduction to Screen Translation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5019M | Introduction to Legal Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5030M | Literary Translation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5083M | Specialised Translation L2 A | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5905M | Specialised Translation L2 B | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2 Translation skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5007M | Corpus Linguistics for Translators | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5017M | Introduction to Interpreting Skills | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5018M | Genres in Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5089M | Machine Translation and Natural Language Processing | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5240M | Introduction to Dubbing and Voice Over | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5250M | Respeaking: Reporting And Live Subtitling | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Basket 3 Management and Professional skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL5009M | English for Translators | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5016M | Managing Business Across Cultures | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5018M | Genres in Translation | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL5028M | International Organisations: Context, Theory and Practice | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL5722M | Language and Communication in the Digital Age | 30 | Not running in 202425 |
With the approval of the programme director, candidates may choose any remaining credits from elective modules offered within the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, the Language Centre, or elsewhere in the University.
Last updated: 23/07/2024 05:28:44
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