諾丁漢大學(xué)

If you are passionate about enhancing intercultural communication by applying practical language skills and have a talent for languages, this programme will prepare you for an exciting career.

Overview

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional translator and interpreter. It is designed for both native speakers of English, who have a high level of competence in Chinese, and native speakers of Chinese, who have a high level of competence in English and wish to develop this further.

The programme covers both practice and theory, ensuring you are prepared to meet the stringent demands of practising as a professional translator and/or interpreter. Modules are taught by specialist staff in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.

The course is taught from the end of September to the following June. You will then spend the summer preparing your dissertation or a targeted translation project with commentary for submission by the end of August. If the appropriate arrangements can be made, your project may be a practical exercise undertaken during a placement with a local public body or charity.

Careers

The emergence of China as a global economic superpower means that there is now a demand for graduate students in and outside China who have the necessary knowledge to understand contemporary China and her role in an international context.

This course has been designed to develop professional translators between English and Chinese and interpreters mediating between the languages. It is also suitable for Chinese teachers of English wishing to enhance their qualifications.

In addition, you will be ideally placed to embark on a research career – either within the UK, where contemporary China is a rapidly expanding area of interest, or at a Chinese research institution.

You will also have the communication skills necessary to pursue a career in any area that requires an in-depth knowledge of contemporary China and the Chinese language, such as large multi-national corporations operating in China, as well as Chinese companies operating outside of the country.