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Study Details: MA 1 year full-time
Language services represent a rapidly growing and evolving industry which is key in today’s multilingual and interconnected world. Languages available: English, plus one or two from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
This course combines training in conference interpreting and translation with relevant aspects of computer science and will equip you with the specialist skills you need in order to get a head start in this exciting industry. You'll become a skilled professional linguist who's comfortable working with a range of topics, who understands different workflows and modalities, and who is capable of adapting to remote, hybrid and in-person learning and work environments. You'll work to find solutions to address various challenges, be they linguistic, cultural or technological.
Our technology modules will introduce you to the theory and functional principles behind the latest technologies being used and developed in the language services industry (such as AI). This technology-focused approach is also reflected across our translation and interpreting modules. We incorporate the latest software and hardware and provide opportunities for you to familiarise yourself with diverse settings and text genres. Our unique combination of training will enable you to thrive in an industry that requires versatility, a curious mind and the ability to learn quickly and effectively.
2:2 or equivalent in Languages, Translation and Interpreting, or another relevant discipline. We accept applications from candidates with varied academic and professional backgrounds
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You'll develop professional skills such as project management and intercultural communication, and will develop an understanding of the language services industry. Embedded in our programme are opportunities for networking, development of employability skills, events with practitioners and industry partners and opportunities to practise your skills in real-life settings.
You'll also develop an in-depth understanding of technological foundations applied to translation and interpreting and will learn how to use applied technologies effectively and confidently both in dedicated modules and in the core translation and interpreting courses. This will allow you not only to use technology, but to have a say in its development and evolution as it applies to language services.
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For module information for this course please visit – https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/ma-interpreting-translation-applied-technologies/#course-content
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