Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (IoLET) Diploma in Translation
Module dates for 2010 available now
The Centre for Translation Studies offers a continuing professional development (CPD) course preparing candidates for the Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (IoLET) Diploma in Translation examination.
The course is suitable for:
- Practising translators who wish to gain a formal translation qualification
- People who wish to embark on a career in translation
- Practising or future translators who wish to familiarise themselves with principles of translation theory
This course is also available as a Postgraduate Certificate. Both the CPD course and the Postgraduate Certificate are delivered by distance learning.
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The IoLET's Diploma in Translation is a professional qualification intended for those who, having reached a level of linguistic competence at least equivalent to a good Honours degree, wish to embark on a career in professional translation.
Successful candidates are entitled to use the designation 'Dip Trans' and may be eligible to apply for full membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL).
Each CPD cycle consists of three free-standing practice modules and a theory module that runs alongside the practice modules in the spring and summer term. Any one module is free-standing and can be taken alone. Each cycle starts in January, with examinations taking place in January the following year.
In the practice-based modules students work on practical translation assignments, such as past papers and/or papers of a similar length and difficulty. Shorter papers may be used to familiarize students with the requirements of the course or specific text types or domains. The theory module provides a theoretical framework with a practice-related approach.
Although students can take individual modules, we normally recommend taking all available practice modules in order to cover the full range of chosen semi-specialist options.
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of each module, students receive a Certificate of Completion, which may be used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
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