- French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese into English
- English into French, German, Italian and Spanish
- Other language combinations are currently under development
- Linguistic competence in the source language (language of texts to be translated) to university standard or equivalent i.e. residence in source language country or use in work/business
- Suitable for novice translators
- Focuses on practical translation training
- Focuses on subject areas typical to commercial translation
- Uses a wide range of document types
- Allows specialisation in specific subject areas
- Certification awarded on the basis of continuous assessment
- Suitable for working or experienced translators
- Focuses on practical and theoretical training
- Subject areas wide-ranging but choice restricted by examination structure
- Document types mainly drawn from journalistic sources
- Includes literature option
- Diplomas awarded on passing 3 examination papers
- Examination held once each year in January
- Notes covering course syllabus as outlined in brochure
- Information on assessment or examination procedures
- 8 or 16 practice assignments to be worked at home and sent for correction to a tutor by email.
- Not fixed. Students decide their own schedules within maximum timeframes of 3 or 5 years depending on course type.
- from Euro425, GB£395, US$625, CAN$625, AUS$700, CHF700
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