Overview
During the Diploma in Translation (unit three) - Semi-Specialised Translation course at Middlesex University, you will consider and practice semi-specialised translation tasks from the domains of Science, Social Science, Law, or Arts and Culture in order to identify your preferred choice of specialisation for the actual DipTrans examination.
Overview
- The CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) is set at Master's level and is the gold standard for freelance translators or in-house translators for companies and organisations worldwide, meeting their need for the highest-level professional translating qualification.
- After successful completion of all three units of the DipTrans, you can apply for full membership of CIoL and use the designatory letters CIoL DipTrans.
- Teaching and learning.
- The course is delivered online, over seven learning weeks.
- You will attend a 2-hour live webinar on Mondays between 1330 and 1530. All webinars are recorded and you will be able to access the recordings throughout the duration of your course.
Programme Structure
Assessment and feedback- You will complete four practice translations and submit them for assessment and feedback and receive feedback on each piece of translation from a bilingual reader of your language.
- You will also have three one-hour one-to-one online tutorials with the bilingual reader of your translations to discuss your questions about their feedback. You can also arrange tutorials with the course leader at any time during your course.
- The source texts for all three practice translations are taken from past DipTrans papers and all marking and feedback will use the DipTrans marking criteria. Your third piece of assessment will be undertaken under timed conditions to simulate actual DipTrans exam conditions.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting View 14 other Short Courses in Translation & Interpreting in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To apply, please complete the enquiry form. You will then be contacted to arrange an online interview with the course leader.
Tuition Fee
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International
450 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
450 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.