Gaelic Translation (SCQF level 11) PDA
Course code: 019Q
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: PDA
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Start in: September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part-time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
This PDA Gaelic Translation (SCQF level 11) is intended for those already working as translators, who wish to further develop their knowledge, skills and practice. It is also suitable if you have a high level of language competence in both Gaelic and English and wish to undertake the process necessary to become a competent translator working to professional standards.
The main areas of work covered include: public body Gaelic plans; translation work in the media sector; broadcasting; and publishing.
Special features
- Develop specialist skills in translation
- Led by experienced professional translators
- Developed in partnership with further and higher education institutions, employers and industry
Entry requirements
- You will be required to complete an application in Gaelic, outlining your qualifications and relevant experience
It would be beneficial if you held the following qualification:
- Sgilean Eadar-theangachaidh (Translation Skills) SCQF level 10*
- A degree in English or Gaelic (or evidence of fluency/near fluency in English and Gaelic)*
*Sabhal Mòr Ostaig qualification (non-SQA)
You will complete the following modules:
- Translating texts from English to Gaelic and Gaelic to English
- Preparing to translate
- Translating texts from one language into another
- Managing translation tasks
- Developing your performance as a professional translator
- Evaluate your performance as a translator working to professional standards
- Plan and implement your continuing professional development
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will learn through a combination of live and recorded video-conference lectures, and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
How long will my course last?
- Part-time (structured): 1 year @ 10 hours per week
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - this fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
Start date
- September
Fees
For information on costs for this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
What can I do on completion of my course?
The units in this PDA Gaelic Translation (SCQF level 11) have been mapped against the National Occupational Standards for Translation, units PTra3 and PTra4, qualifying you to work as a Professional translator.
You might like to consider careers in translation in areas such as:
- public body Gaelic plans
- the media sector
- broadcasting
- publishing
Can I progress into further study?
On completion of this PDA, you may have the opportunity to progress to professional registration.
Apply for Gaelic Translation (SCQF level 11) PDA
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