| Course Name |
Language Skills - Advanced - French - German - Italian - Spanish |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
GYA65 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Application Date |
WHEN TO APPLY:
NUI Galway uses a system of offer rounds to facilitate decision making and early notification to applicants throughout the year. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
| PAC Application Information |
PAC CODE(S): GYA65 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
Second Class Honours QQI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in the language to be studied. |
| Number of Places |
30 |
| Comment |
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. The programme offers intensive training in the use of Trados Translation software.
2. Optional modules provide the opportunity to concentrate on areas of particular interest.
3. You can specialise in either French, German, Italian or Spanish. |
| Course Content |
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This Master’s programme provides advanced linguistic and technical training to prepare you for language work as a linguist. There is a growing demand for such specialised services. You will develop your language skills to a high level a...
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This Master’s programme provides advanced linguistic and technical training to prepare you for language work as a linguist. There is a growing demand for such specialised services. You will develop your language skills to a high level and gain experience in the area of translation technology. You will acquire a high level of communication skills in your chosen language speciality of French, German, Italian or Spanish.
Course content includes:
• Translation Methodology and Text
• Audiovisual Translation
• Language and Intercultural Communication
• Translation Studies
• Dissertation
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment will include a mixture of project work, assignments, and examinations. Language proficiency will be assessed continuously throughout the year and examined in a written examination. An oral examination, generally consisting of a research presentation, will also take place. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career opportunities
Our students have found employment in a variety of contexts, both in Ireland and abroad. In particular, graduates have been employed by national and international translation companies, EU offices, and international customer care and marketing centres. Many have taken up second and third-level teaching positions. A number of graduates have progressed to doctoral studies and have obtained prestigious scholarships. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Maire Aine Ni Mhainnin
T: +353 91 493 397
E: mary.mannion@nuigalway.ie
Dr Laura McLoughlin
T: +353 91 492 240
E: laura.mcloughlin@nuigalway.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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