(Integrated Master in Modern Languages:) Integrated Master in Modern Languages
European Languages and Translation
Withdrawn
University of Essex
University of Essex
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Masters
Full-time
MLANR010
08/05/2024
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
- A-levels: ABB - BBB or 128 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.
- BTEC: DDM or 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. The acceptability of BTECs is dependent on subject studied and optional units taken - email ugquery@essex.ac.uk for advice.
- Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 128 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent. Tariff point offers may be made if you are taking a qualification, or mixture of qualifications, from the list on our undergraduate application information page.
- IB: 32 - 30 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655-555.
- IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications. Advice on acceptability can be provided, email Undergraduate Admissions.
- QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided, email Undergraduate Admissions.
- T-levels: We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
Contextual Offers:
We are committed to ensuring that all students with the merit and potential to benefit from an Essex education are supported to do so. For October 2024 entry, if you are a home fee paying student residing in the UK you may be eligible for a Contextual Offer of up to two A-level grades, or equivalent, below our standard conditional offer.
Factors we consider:
- Applicants from underrepresented groups
- Applicants progressing from University of Essex Schools Membership schools/colleges
- Applicants who attend a compulsory admissions interview
- Applicants who attend an Offer Holder Day at our Colchester or Southend campus
Our contextual offers policy outlines additional circumstances and eligibility criteria.
For further information about what a contextual offer may look like for your specific qualification profile, email ugquery@essex.ac.uk.
If you haven't got the grades you hoped for, have a non-traditional academic background, are a mature student, or have any questions about eligibility for your course, more information can be found on our undergraduate application information page. or get in touch with our Undergraduate Admissions Team.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test that we accept.
Details of English language requirements, including component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here
If we accept the English component of an international qualification it will be included in the academic levels listed above for the relevant countries.
English language shelf-life
Most English language qualifications have a validity period of 5 years. The validity period of Pearson Test of English, TOEFL and CBSE or CISCE English is 2 years.
If you require a Student visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications.
Pre-sessional English courses
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
Pending English language qualifications
You don’t need to achieve the required level before making your application, but it will be one of the conditions of your offer.
If you cannot find the qualification that you have achieved or are pending, then please email ugquery@essex.ac.uk
.
Requirements for second and final year entry
Different requirements apply for second and final year entry, and specified component grades are also required for applicants who require a visa to study in the UK. Details of English language requirements, including UK Visas and Immigration minimum component scores, and the tests we accept for applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) can be found here
Additional Notes
If you’re an international student, but do not meet the English language or academic requirements for direct admission to this degree, you could prepare and gain entry through a pathway course. Find out more about opportunities available to you at the University of Essex International College
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
- Italian: This course is now withdrawn.
- Portuguese: This course is now withdrawn.
- Spanish: This course is now withdrawn.
- French: This course is now withdrawn.
- German: This course is now withdrawn.
Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
None
External examiners
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
The course aims to enable students to become proficient in two or more modern languages (French, German, Italian, Portuguese and/or Spanish) and gain skills in translating, interpreting and or subtitling between their chosen languages and English. Students will:
1. Develop an appropriate level of fluency and accuracy in using the languages as a medium of understanding, expression and communication (both oral and written), with awareness of stylistic and sociolinguistic variation.
2. Develop an understanding of aspects of the culture and society of countries which use the chosen modern languages as a medium of communication, enabling them to draw comparisons with their own culture and observe contrasts and (through the year abroad) to experience, engage with and integrate into another culture.
3. Understand the stylistic differences between different genres of writing and to develop their ability to write in different styles in a non-native language.
4. Be introduced to the principles underlying the practice of translation, interpreting and/or subtitling and be able to use the appropriate tools and technologies in applying these skills.
5. Develop the ability to translate/interpret quickly and accurately between English and one other language.
6. Develop a solid understanding of the ethics and practice of professional translation, interpreting and/or subtitling
7. Acquire the practical and key skills necessary for employment in professional translation, interpreting and/or subtitling
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Phonology, morphology, syntax, lexis, usage, and socio-stylistic variation in the chosen ML
A2: Aspects of the culture and society of one or more countries which use the chosen modern language.
A3: Linguistic concepts and metalanguage used to describe and analyse the chosen ML
A4: Principles of translation, interpreting, subtitling, and writing in a non-native language.
A5: Technologies used to support translation, interpreting and subtitling.
A6: Ethics and code of practice in professional translation/subtitling
Learning methods
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are a key method of delivery, with a strong focus on stimulating an interactive environment in which students can practice all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) through a varied range of activities. Sessions will comprise a blend of lecturer-led delivery, student-led presentations, and discussions of research articles and case-studies. To reflect the applied nature of the discipline, practicals and laboratory sessions will provide students with a knowledge and understanding as well as with the practical experience needed to apply these in real-world situations. Across all modules, a range of online resources will be provided via the virtual learning environment and students will be supported to undertake independent study tasks and engage in peer learning.
Assessment methods
A range of methods will be utilised to assess students’ knowledge and understanding, including Moodle Quizzes with open and multiple-choice questions, essays, language vivas, unseen written exams, research proposals, literature reviews and project reports.
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Analyse authentic language materials in at least two modern languages
B2: Abstract and synthesise information from authentic written and spoken materials at least two modern languages
B3: Interact in at least two modern languages, expressing one's own ideas
B4: Analyse authentic materials in terms of the organisation of information
B5: Communicating ideas, information and arguments in oral and written form in the specialist languages, with a level of fluency, accuracy, clarity and effectiveness (and sensitivity to register and style) which depends on the level of the modules taken
B6: Critically evaluate the effectiveness of language
Learning methods
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed to enhance students’ intellectual and cognitive skills. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are important methods of delivery of B1-B6.
Assessment methods
A range of methods will be utilised to assess students’ knowledge and understanding, including Moodle Quizzes with open and multiple-choice questions, essays, language vivas, unseen written exams, research proposals, literature reviews and project reports.
C: Practical skills
C1: Organising and presenting (orally and in writing) ideas and materials in the specialist languages
C2: Gather and process information from different sources, e.g. doing a bibliographic search in the library, accessing material from online databases and locating and downloading appropriate foreign language materials from the Web
C3: Effective writing that is appropriate to a range of genres
C4: Production of fast and accurate written and/or oral translations
C5: Use of computer-based technologies in translating, interpreting and subtitling.
Use of computer-based technologies in translating, interpreting and subtitling.
Use of computer-based technologies in translating, interpreting and subtitling.
Use of computer-based technologies in translating, interpreting and subtitling.
Learning methods
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are a key method of delivery, with a strong focus on stimulating an interactive environment in which students can practice all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) through a varied range of activities. Sessions will comprise a blend of lecturer-led delivery, student-led presentations, and discussions of research articles and case-studies. To reflect the applied nature of the discipline, practicals and laboratory sessions will provide students with a knowledge and understanding as well as with the practical experience needed to apply these in real-world situations. Across all modules, a range of online resources will be provided via the virtual learning environment and students will be supported to undertake independent study tasks and engage in peer learning.
Assessment methods
A range of methods will be utilised to assess students’ knowledge and understanding, including Moodle Quizzes with open and multiple-choice questions, essays, language vivas, unseen written exams, research proposals, literature reviews and project reports.
D: Key skills
D1: Communicating ideas, information and arguments in oral and written form in the specialist languages, with a level of fluency, accuracy, clarity and effectiveness (and sensitivity to register and style) which depends on the level of the modules taken
D2: Demonstrate a range of IT skills which will typically include the ability to do word processing, use Powerpoint and e-mail, conduct bibliographic searches, locate and download modern language internet materials, and utilise software packages
D3: n/a
D4: Finding, understanding and organising information; project management; evaluating the merits of different solutions to problems.
D5: Analyse language materials in the chosen modern languages
D6: Collaborate with others to work creatively and flexibly as part of a team
Learning methods
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are a key method of delivery, with a strong focus on stimulating an interactive environment in which students can practice all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) through a varied range of activities. Sessions will comprise a blend of lecturer-led delivery, student-led presentations, and discussions of research articles and case-studies. To reflect the applied nature of the discipline, practicals and laboratory sessions will provide students with a knowledge and understanding as well as with the practical experience needed to apply these in real-world situations. Across all modules, a range of online resources will be provided via the virtual learning environment and students will be supported to undertake independent study tasks and engage in peer learning.
Assessment methods
A range of methods will be utilised to assess students’ knowledge and understanding, including Moodle Quizzes with open and multiple-choice questions, essays, language vivas, unseen written exams, research proposals, literature reviews and project reports.