MA in translation via distance learning? Thread poster: Markus Heinr (X)
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Markus Heinr (X)
German to English
Does anyone know of any Masters programs in translation within Europe? preferably ones that could be done via distance learning?
I would be very happy for a response
Thank you
| | | | Stuart Dowell 
Poland
Local time: 04:47
Member (2007)
Polish to English
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| Portsmouth University | Aug 10, 2010 |
Portsmouth University has a distance course.
| | | | Karen Stokes
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:47
Member (2003)
French to English
| City University (London) | Aug 10, 2010 |
City University's MA programmes are partly based on distance learning, partly on attendance. I'm just finishing a two-year MA in legal translation that's involved attending for four intensive four-day blocks a year, with the rest of the work done at home, which has made it possible for a quite a lot of the students to come from abroad and schedule chunks of time in London. I think the legal programme is also being offered as a one-year course in the next academic year. They also offer a programm... See more City University's MA programmes are partly based on distance learning, partly on attendance. I'm just finishing a two-year MA in legal translation that's involved attending for four intensive four-day blocks a year, with the rest of the work done at home, which has made it possible for a quite a lot of the students to come from abroad and schedule chunks of time in London. I think the legal programme is also being offered as a one-year course in the next academic year. They also offer a programme in audiovisual translation but that involves weekly attendance. See http://www.city.ac.uk/translation/
Best,
Karen ▲ Collapse
| | | | | University of Birmingham | Aug 10, 2010 |
I can recommend them - I am a tutor (and a graduate)
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Christine Schmit (X)
Luxembourg
German to French
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| Markus Heinr (X)
German to English
TOPIC STARTER | Is a BA always necessary? | Aug 11, 2010 |
Thank you for all the comments, they are very helpful. Do any of you by any chance know if a BA is always necessary to get into an MA? I am only really starting out, but i have translated for a while, and i hold several qualifications, though not a BA. Those of you who have done an MA via distance learning, what is the work load like? And the assignments etc. Thank you again
Oh, by the way, i already looked into the Portsmou... See more Thank you for all the comments, they are very helpful. Do any of you by any chance know if a BA is always necessary to get into an MA? I am only really starting out, but i have translated for a while, and i hold several qualifications, though not a BA. Those of you who have done an MA via distance learning, what is the work load like? And the assignments etc. Thank you again
Oh, by the way, i already looked into the Portsmouth MA. Has anyone done it? ▲ Collapse
| | | | Markus Heinr (X)
German to English
TOPIC STARTER | Entry requirements in Birmingham? | Aug 12, 2010 |
Hi Spencer,
Do you by any chance know if a BA is a prerequisite to get into the MA in Birmingham?
The University of Portsmouth says they assess each candidate and a BA is not always necessary. DCU in Dublin say the same thing. Have you as a tutor ever had a student without a BA?
| | | | | Entry requirements | Aug 25, 2010 |
Hi Xirod,
I teach on the MA Legal Translation Karen mentioned above. Generally we do expect applicants to have a good first degree, but we do look at the individual circumstances of each applicant. So if you feel that you have qualifications and work experience that would be equivalent to a BA level qualification, it may be worth applying (if that is an area of translation that interests you). That said, as the course starts next week, it's pushing it a bit for this year.
... See more Hi Xirod,
I teach on the MA Legal Translation Karen mentioned above. Generally we do expect applicants to have a good first degree, but we do look at the individual circumstances of each applicant. So if you feel that you have qualifications and work experience that would be equivalent to a BA level qualification, it may be worth applying (if that is an area of translation that interests you). That said, as the course starts next week, it's pushing it a bit for this year.
All the best,
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| I'm registered at UWE | Aug 26, 2010 |
Classes start in a month. Registration was back in June though, so as others said, for the 2010-2011 year, you might be too late. Can't hurt to try though!
My criteria for choosing UWE were:
1) Established Uni with a good reputation (not a fly by night diploma mill)
2) Masters program (not certificate or other degree)
3) Could be completed 100% through distance learning (I'm in China)
... See more Classes start in a month. Registration was back in June though, so as others said, for the 2010-2011 year, you might be too late. Can't hurt to try though!
My criteria for choosing UWE were:
1) Established Uni with a good reputation (not a fly by night diploma mill)
2) Masters program (not certificate or other degree)
3) Could be completed 100% through distance learning (I'm in China)
If you have any questions you can get back to me in 3-6 months and I'll be in a better position to answer them!
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| | | | | Effectiveness | Aug 26, 2010 |
I passed many distance learning programs. In former days, they were correspondence course with limited schoolings. I got top marks to graduate but now their educational essence is not much attractive: lost of face to face contact in classroom environment. I wish I can attend those courses again, under near learning processes!
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