Advanced Diploma in Translation

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The Advanced Diploma in Translation is designed, for those who strive to build a career in professional translation and have reached a high level of linguistic competence.

The Diploma in Translation will be achieved in 50 hours and it’s divided into 3 levels. It will enable learners  to translate from a source language into the mother tongue (target language), to a professional standard and their awareness of the professional  activity of translation.

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The programme offers in an engaging learning environment, both practical and theoretical guide to translation.

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Learning outcomes:     

                  

- Apply the different methodological approaches &procedures employed in rendering a text into another language.

-Be aware of problems of non- equivalence in translation.

- Practically apply the principles and techniques of translation.

-Translate specialized texts by applying professional, nationally accepted standards of translation using authentic materials.

- Gain sufficient knowledge &acquire localization skills through exposure to a variety of topics.

- Identify errors & criticize translated texts through the application of contrastive analysis techniques.

- Bridge the gap between different languages and cultures.

- Translate different types of texts orally.

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Admission Requirements
 

-87% on the Tests of English (C2)

- Have adequate computer skills 

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Graduation & Exit Requirements:
 

- Completing the 3 levels requirements

- Obtaining a minimum grade of B- (65%)

-Submitting 2 translation projects.

 

The full Diploma will be awarded when all levels are passed. The overall qualification will state “Pass” and the Transcript will show the breakdown of individual results.