The University of Nottingham
Chinese to English Translation and Interpreting MA MA
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Combine your passions for communicating and culture whilst exploring the unique relationship between English and Chinese language. This specialist MA will help you build the foundations for a career in Chinese/English translation and interpreting. Over the course duration, you will:

  • Learn translation theory and its application

  • Discover computer assisted translation tools

  • Gain translation and interpreting practical skills

  • Undertake a translation project

By choosing a course dedicated to these two languages you will gain a deeper understanding of the nuanced relationship between English and Chinese. Our translation team specialises in a wide range of subjects, including translation, business and community interpreting, audiovisual translation as well as translation technology.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Chinese to English Translation and Interpreting MA, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

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Student composition of The University of Nottingham

Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Translation Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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