Swansea University 2024 Postgraduate Prospectus

MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SINGLETON CAMPUS

IN THE WORLD 350 MODERN LANGUAGES

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

(QS World Rankings 2023)

• Latin American Studies MA by Research FT PT • Literary Translation MA by Research FT PT • Modern Languages MA by Research/PhD/MPhil FT PT

• Modern Languages, Swansea University & Université Grenoble Alpes, Joint PhD FT PT • Screening/Staging Europe MA by Research FT PT • Translation PhD/MPhil FT PT

WHY SWANSEA? • We have industry-standard, state-of-the-art facilities, and a robust global network of external organisations to help shape your studies. • We bring together institutions and organisations from around the world to create and develop innovative international programmes, collaborations, and strategic partnerships with world-class universities. • Our taught MAs have a long track record of inspiring excellent general • We offer postgraduate training to enhance academic and professional development and facilitate seminar programmes, workshops and international conferences. linguists to become practising translators and interpreters.

TAUGHT PROGRAMMES

• Translation and Interpreting (Extended) MA FT PT • Translation and Interpreting (Extended with Université Grenoble Alpes) MA FT • Translation Technology PGCert FT

• Professional Translation MA FT PT • Professional Translation (Extended) MA FT PT • Professional Translation (Extended with Université Grenoble Alpes) MA FT • Translation and Interpreting MA FT PT

At Swansea University, our postgraduate programmes in translation and interpreting provide excellent opportunities to advance your language skills. Our expert staff, who have extensive experience in the language services industry, have designed our taught programmes to be both practical and relevant to your career. We pride ourselves on offering a high proportion of project-based assessments to ensure that you are well-equipped to enter the industry with confidence. Our research-active staff have varied interests, ranging from linguistics to translation technologies, providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment. As a research student, you'll become part of our supportive and intellectually stimulating community, with access to a range of events and support.

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO CONSIDER

• Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching,MA • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,MA/PGDip • Secondary PGCE with QTS: Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish), PGCert FUNDING There are a range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries available: s wansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • We have excellent facilities, including an Interpreting Suite with the latest software, language labs with audio and visual equipment, and a state-of-the-art eye tracker sensor technology for research into language acquisition. • All students have access to language channels and an extensive archive of foreign language films.

• Teaching and learning on our degrees are reinforced by extra-curricular activities organised by the Swansea University student-led language societies, weekly Language Cafés and other social events, all of which are supported by members of staff in the department.



Welsh scholarships available see page 48



International Students Pathway programme available see page 64

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