Apply theory to practice;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

Critically reflect and make judgment in terms of their own professional performance;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Engage with and interpret, at a sophisticated level, layers of meaning within discourse;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Undertake and conduct sustained research;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Contextualise within a variety of perspectives and professional situations;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Synthesise and present complex ideas, in both written and oral form, within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument in a well-articulated, and stylistically mature fashion;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, self-discipline, and time-management;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Apply a critical apparatus at a high level of expertise;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Develop independent and sophisticated insights into the world of the professional interpreter, and to demonstrate these through the undertaking of independent research projects;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills deriving from extensive research in all areas of professional activity

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

Plan and undertake independent research

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

Retrieve, sift, and select current and relevant primary and secondary information from standard and electronic sources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

Communicate and present to a range of audiences at an advanced level of professionalism

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

Utilise IT skills for professional use

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

Engage in independent learning and research

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminar discussion, seminar presentations, language exercises, scenario and situational role-plays

Methods of Assessment

Research exercises, performance analysis, essays

knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of professional interpreting and translation;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through core seminars leading to further guided independent study
All students take Principles and Practices of Interpreting as a foundation module. This module introduces students to the various forms of interpreting practice – simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and conference – and the particular methodologies and skills (note-taking, presentation, technical, etc.) that they require.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

knowledge and understanding of the range of contexts in which interpreters work;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through core seminars leading to further guided independent study
All students take Principles and Practices of Interpreting as a foundation module. This module introduces students to the various forms of interpreting practice – simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and conference – and the particular methodologies and skills (note-taking, presentation, technical, etc.) that they require.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

knowledge and understanding of the tools and resources for professional research;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through core seminars leading to further guided independent study
All students take Principles and Practices of Interpreting as a foundation module. This module introduces students to the various forms of interpreting practice – simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and conference – and the particular methodologies and skills (note-taking, presentation, technical, etc.) that they require.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

knowledge and understanding of the language-services sector;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through core seminars leading to further guided independent study
All students take Principles and Practices of Interpreting as a foundation module. This module introduces students to the various forms of interpreting practice – simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and conference – and the particular methodologies and skills (note-taking, presentation, technical, etc.) that they require

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

knowledge and understanding of the socio-political and cultural complexities posed by the movement of peoples and the demands of multi-ethnic organisation.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of knowledge is achieved primarily through core seminars leading to further guided independent study
All students take Principles and Practices of Interpreting as a foundation module. This module introduces students to the various forms of interpreting practice – simultaneous, consecutive, liaison and conference – and the particular methodologies and skills (note-taking, presentation, technical, etc.) that they require.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

Command a high level of linguistic competence in their chosen language pairs appropriate to a full range of professional interpreting contexts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All teaching is seminar and workshop-based, thus facilitating the focused application of knowledge and theory to practice.

Students present seminar papers, and play an active role in determining the subjects to be discussed.

Extensive independent reading is expected in advance of seminars, and is required for the essays that students submit.

Students complete a series of preparatory tasks for the workshop elements of each module.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

Apply a high level of competence in the professional skills of interpreting: research and glossary competence, note-taking skills, active-listening skills, discourse and pragmatic analysis;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All teaching is seminar and workshop-based, thus facilitating the focused application of knowledge and theory to practice.

Students present seminar papers, and play an active role in determining the subjects to be discussed.

Extensive independent reading is expected in advance of seminars, and is required for the essays that students submit.

Students complete a series of preparatory tasks for the workshop elements of each module.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in business practice;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All teaching is seminar and workshop-based, thus facilitating the focused application of knowledge and theory to practice.

Students present seminar papers, and play an active role in determining the subjects to be discussed.

Extensive independent reading is expected in advance of seminars, and is required for the essays that students submit.

Students complete a series of preparatory tasks for the workshop elements of each module.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.

Effectively work at a professional level with a range of electronic and software-based resources;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All teaching is seminar and workshop-based, thus facilitating the focused application of knowledge and theory to practice.

Students present seminar papers, and play an active role in determining the subjects to be discussed.

Extensive independent reading is expected in advance of seminars, and is required for the essays that students submit.

Students complete a series of preparatory tasks for the workshop elements of each module.

Methods of Assessment

Interpreting modules are assessed by a combination of essays and practical exercises.
These exercises give students the opportunity to apply the bodies of theoretical knowledge acquired in the theoretical core of each module within specific contexts of professional practice.