University of Bristol

Interpreting (MSc)

University of Bristol

Faculty:Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Language Interpretation and Translation
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $61,400

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Careers:InterpretersTranslators

Description:

This degree is for applicants with a high level of English and Mandarin proficiency who are not afraid of a challenge. The MSc Interpreting builds a highly versatile portfolio of skills that provide an entryway into the world of professional interpreting and related fields such as international business.

Native English students may have an undergraduate degree in Chinese Studies or experience working in China for example, while native Mandarin speakers might have come from a variety of undergraduate disciplinary backgrounds while having developed an advanced level of English.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    For native Chinese speakers, you will typically need an upper second-class honours (60% entry req) degree or international equivalent in any subject.

     For non-native Chinese speakers, you will typically need an upper second-class honours (60% entry req) degree or international equivalent in Chinese Studies (or similar), or completion of a full undergraduate or postgraduate programme at a prestigious Chinese institution.

     Non-native Chinese speakers who have not completed a Chinese/Mandarin bachelor's may be required to demonstrate proficiency through a translation test.

     Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered.

     For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies.

     We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree.

     We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:

     * Evidence of significant, relevant work experience. For native Chinese speakers: the work experience should be relevant to English language used at a professional level (eg international sales, marketing). For non-native Chinese speakers: work experience should be relevant to Chinese language (eg working as a translator or for a company using Chinese). A translation test may be used to determine proficiency.

     * A relevant postgraduate qualification.

     See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

     Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

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     English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.

     Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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