MA Interpreting, Translation and Applied Technologies, Programme Specification 2024-25.xlsx

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			MA Interpreting, Translation and Applied Technologies
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2024			Award type			MA
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9	What level is this qualification?			7			Length of programme			One year full-time / Two years part-time
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full and part-time
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes			For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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15	Awarding institution			University of York			Board of Studies for the programme			Language and Linguistic Science
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17	Lead department			Language and Linguistic Science			Other contributing departments			N/A
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19	Language of study and assessment			English			Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			On campus (but online potential once established)
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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28	Reference points
29	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
30	Frameworks for Programme Design, Taught Postgraduate Programme Design Policy Statement
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33	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
34	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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38	Exceptions to Regulations
39	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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43	Internal Transfers
44	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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46		Transfers in:	No				Transfers out:	No
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49	Statement of Purpose
50	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
51	Language services represent a key industry in today’s multilingual and interconnected world. This programme will equip you with the specialist career skills to enter this industry. You will become a skilled interpreter and/or translator who is comfortable working with a range of topics and in diverse settings, and who is able to use state-of-the-art industry technologies effectively and confidently. You will develop professional skills such as project management, problem-solving and intercultural communication, and/or an understanding of the technological foundations of speech technology and artificial intelligence. You will build your own specialism within translation, interpreting and applied technologies.
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59	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
60	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?				Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
61	Postgraduate Certificate in Interpreting, Translation and Applied Technologies			Exit Award Only	Foundational progress towards PLO 1, 2, 3, 4,5				60 credits: all 3 core modules in semester 1.
62	Postgraduate Diploma in Interpreting, Translation and Applied Technologies			Exit Award Only	Significant progress towards PLO 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5				120 credits: all 3 semester 1 core modules and further 60 credits (any combination of modules)
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64	Programme Learning Outcomes
65	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
66	1	Design, develop and manage successful projects related to interpreting and/or translation and inter/transcultural communication needs.
67	2	Develop a well-founded understanding of interpreting, translation, and related technologies such as machine translation and artificial intelligence.
68	3	Apply and adapt this knowledge to the changing landscape in the language services industry
69	4	Collaborate on linguistic and technological problems arising in the language services industry to develop solutions for interlingual and intercultural communication.
70	5	Translate and/or interpret confidently, accurately and effectively in a range of professional contexts and situations.
71	6	Critically reflect upon the role of an interpreter/translator in professional practice and upon continuing skills development.
72	7	Develop and apply research skills to issues in translation and interpreting studies in academic and/or workplace contexts.
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74	Diverse entry routes
75	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
76	The students who enter this programme will have to pass an aptitude test which ensures a minimum standard of language proficiency. Training is embedded in all three core modules in semester 1. these modules are designed to support all students accepted on this programme irrespective of their individual disciplinary background. They introduce and develop knowledge and skills relevant to the field, including aspects of academic integrity, research and writing skills. The students also are provided with a personal supervisor at the beginning of their studies who serves as the first port of call and liaison between the student and the various support systems of the University. The programme leader will also play a key role in advising students on selection of appropriate options, from before the start of the programme and throughout the programme.
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81	Inclusion
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83	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.										TRUE
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85	Employability
86	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
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94	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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96	Year abroad			NA		Will the year abroad programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				NA
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98	Year in industry			NA		Will the year in industry programme be available directly via UCAS; for students to transfer in having entered the main programme; or both?				NA
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100	Year in enterprise			NA