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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5026M | Title Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression PFP |
| Code MODL5210M | Title Introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression 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).
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:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5006M | Title Introduction to Screen Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5019M | Title Introduction to Legal Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5030M | Title Literary Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5083M | Title Specialised Translation L2 A | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5084M | Title Specialised Translation L1 B | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5905M | Title Specialised Translation L2 B | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
Basket 2 Translation skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5007M | Title Corpus Linguistics for Translators | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression PFP |
| Code MODL5017M | Title Introduction to Interpreting Skills | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression PFP |
| Code MODL5018M | Title Genres in Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5089M | Title Machine Translation and Natural Language Processing | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5240M | Title Introduction to Dubbing and Voice Over | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5250M | Title Respeaking: Reporting And Live Subtitling | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
Basket 3 Management and Professional skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5009M | Title English for Translators | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5016M | Title Managing Business Across Cultures | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5018M | Title Genres in Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5028M | Title International Organisations: Context, Theory and Practice | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5722M | Title Language and Communication in the Digital Age | Credits 30 | Semester Not running in 202425 | Pass for Progression |
(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 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).
Candidates will be required to take one of these options, if they did NOT take one in year one:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5006M | Title Introduction to Screen Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5019M | Title Introduction to Legal Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5030M | Title Literary Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5083M | Title Specialised Translation L2 A | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5905M | Title Specialised Translation L2 B | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
Basket 2 Translation skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5007M | Title Corpus Linguistics for Translators | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5017M | Title Introduction to Interpreting Skills | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5018M | Title Genres in Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5089M | Title Machine Translation and Natural Language Processing | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5240M | Title Introduction to Dubbing and Voice Over | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5250M | Title Respeaking: Reporting And Live Subtitling | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
Basket 3 Management and Professional skills
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code MODL5009M | Title English for Translators | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5016M | Title Managing Business Across Cultures | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5018M | Title Genres in Translation | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5028M | Title International Organisations: Context, Theory and Practice | Credits 15 | Semester Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | Pass for Progression |
| Code MODL5722M | Title Language and Communication in the Digital Age | Credits 30 | Semester Not running in 202425 | Pass for Progression |
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.
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