The MA in Translation Studies is a full-time or part-time programme running for 12 months or 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme. It is currently available in French, German, Irish, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Applicants should normally have an Honours primary degree in languages or language-related area studies  with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in the language / language pair being taken in the MA or, for students with native proficiency in a/the language  named in the strand(s) for which they are applying, they should normally have an Honours primary degree with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a relevant discipline (Applied Languages, Linguistics, Philology or another discipline in which they wish to specialise as a translator). Students with a 2H2 will be considered, subject to adequate proof of language proficiency as assessed by the programme coordinators. They may also be required to present themselves for an interview.

Students choosing Irish may be required to take an informal language test before being accepted.

For all applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent is required.

Applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

The MA has 16 different streams and applicants should choose their specific stream at the application stage. For full details click on the relevant stream below.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
FR6501 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (15 credits)
FR6502 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of Terminology (10 credits)
GE6005 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Part II
FR6599 Research Dissertation (French) (45 credits)
or
GE6700 Research Dissertation (German)(45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
FR6501 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (15 credits)
FR6502 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of Terminology (10 credits)
IT6004 Translation Project (Italian) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Part II
FR6599 Research Dissertation (French)(45 credits)
or
IT6402 Research Dissertation (Italian)(45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
FR6501 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (15 credits)
FR6502 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of Terminology (10 credits)
HS6004 Translation Project (Spanish) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Part II
FR6599 Research Dissertation (French)(45 credits)
or
HS6001 Research Dissertation (Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies)(45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GE6005 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)
IT6004 Translation Project (Italian) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

plus 20 credits from the following:
GE6009 Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice (10 credits)
GE6014 German-English-German Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
IT6101 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
IT6104 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 1 (10 credits)
IT6105 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 2 (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
GE6700 Research Dissertation (German)(45 credits)
or
IT6402 Research Dissertation (Italian)(45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GE6005 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)
HS6004 Translation Project (Spanish) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following:
GE6009 Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice (10 credits)
GE6014 German-English-German Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
HS6003 Advanced Translation Skills (Spanish/English) (10 credits)
HS6006 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS6014 Gramática para ELE: Teaching Spanish Grammar in the Second Language Classroom (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
GE6700 Research Dissertation (German)(45 credits)
or
HS6001 Research Dissertation (Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies)(45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
IT6004 Translation Project (Italian) (5 credits)
HS6004 Translation Project (Spanish) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

plus 20 credits from the following:
HS6003 Advanced Translation Skills (Spanish/English) (10 credits)
HS6006 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS6014 Gramática para ELE: Teaching Spanish Grammar in the Second Language Classroom (10 credits)
IT6101 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
IT6104 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 1 (10 credits)
IT6105 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 2 (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
HS6001 Research Dissertation (Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies)(45 credits)
or
IT6402 Research Dissertation (Italian)(45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
FR6501 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (15 credits)
FR6502 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of Terminology (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)
LL6007 Research Journal and Dissertation Presentation (5 credits)

plus 10 credits from the following:
FR6002 Camille Claudel (10 credits)
FR6204 Contemporary French Philosophy: Theory as Vision (10 credits)
FR6306 Theories and Practices of Modernity and Modernism (10 credits)
FR6307 French Cinema: Stories and Histories (10 credits)
FR6405 Myth, Heroes and Heroines from Aeschylus to Lara Croft: Tragedy, Film, Anime, Romans Graphiques (10 credits)
FR6702 French for Listening Purposes: Proficiency Level (5 credits)

Part II
FR6599 Research Dissertation (French)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GE6005 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)
LL6007 Research Journal and Dissertation Presentation (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following:
GE6009 Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice (10 credits)
GE6014 German-English-German Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
GE6700 Research Dissertation (German) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
IT6004 Translation Project (Italian) (5 credits)
LL6007 Research Journal and Dissertation Presentation (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following:
IT6101 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
IT6104 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 1 (10 credits)
IT6105 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 2 (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
IT6402 Research Dissertation (Italian)(45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
HS6004 Translation Project (Spanish) (5 credits)
LL6007 Research Journal and Dissertation Presentation (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

plus 20 credits from the following:
HS6003 Advanced Translation Skills (10 credits)
HS6006 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS6014 Gramática para ELE: Teaching Spanish Grammar in the Second Language Classroom (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
HS6001 Research Dissertation (Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
HS6004 Translation Project (Spanish) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)
PU6004 Translation Project (Portuguese) (5 credits)

plus 20 credits from the following:
HS6003 Advanced Translation Skills (10 credits)
HS6006 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS6014 Gramática para ELE (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
HS6001 Research Dissertation (Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
FR6501 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (15 credits)
FR6502 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of Terminology (10 credits)
GA6021 Translation Project (Irish) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Part II
FR6599 Research Dissertation (French) (45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GA6021 Translation Project (Irish) (5 credits)
GE6005 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following:
GA6001 Scríobh Acadúil na Gaeilge (10 credits)
GA6020 Advanced Translation Skills (Irish) (10 credits)
GE6009 Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
GE6700 Research Dissertation (German) (45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GA6021 Translation Project (Irish) (5 credits)
IT6004 Translation Project (Italian) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following:
GA6001 Scríobh Acadúil na Gaeilge (10 credits)
GA6020 Advanced Translation Skills (Irish) (10 credits)
IT6101 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
IT6104 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 1 (10 credits)
IT6105 Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 2 (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
IT6402 Research Dissertation (Italian) (45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GA6021 Translation Project (Irish) (5 credits)
HS6004 Translation Project (Spanish) (5 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)

Plus 20 credits from the following:
GA6001 Scríobh Acadúil na Gaeilge (10 credits)
GA6020 Advanced Translation Skills (Irish) (10 credits)
HS6003 Advanced Translation Skills (Spanish/English) (10 credits)
HS6006 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS6014 Gramática para ELE (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
HS6001 Research Dissertation (Spanish) (45 credits)
or
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Requirements

Students complete 90 credits as follows:

Part I
GA6021 Translation Project (Irish) (5 credits)
GA6020 Advanced Translation Skills (Irish) (10 credits)
LL6018 Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice (10 credits)
LL6901 Research Methods (5 credits)
LL6007 Research Journal and Dissertation Presentation (5 credits)

Plus 10 credits from the following:
GA6001 Scríobh Acadúil na Gaeilge (10 credits)
LL6001 Methodologies of Reception and Intertextuality (10 credits)

Part II
LL6009 Research Dissertation (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) (45 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Describe, elucidate and contextualise key theories, models and approaches in Translation Studies relevant to contemporary research and practice in the field;
• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art translation tools, terminologies and technologies as appropriate to research and practice in the field;
• Exhibit and deploy basic professional skills, knowledge and attitudes to translation, in line with national and international occupational and ethical standards;
• Analyse and produce a range of different text, discourse and translation types, utilising the intercultural communication skills developed and honed as part of the programme;
• Identify, design and apply appropriate methodologies for research in translation studies;
• Effectively manage translation project work and present a portfolio of extensive practical translation work involving one or more L1/L2 pairs, demonstrating different translation functions;
• Deploy relevant transferable skills (communication skills, presentation skills, intercultural competence, networking, teamworking etc);
• Utilise appropriate generic research skills;
• In the case of French, perform intercultural communication on different text, discourse and translation types, including development of liaison, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• To recognise, describe and apply some of the key theories, models and approaches to Translation Studies relevant to contemporary research and practice in the field.
• To select and apply a range of translation tools, terminologies and technologies appropriate to practice in the field of translation.
• To exhibit and deploy basic professional skills, knowledge and attitudes to translation, in line with national and international occupational and ethical standards.