In a boost to the professional prospects of its graduates, one of the School’s latest taught postgraduate programmes has been formally “validated” by the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
The new MA Translation and Intercultural Studies has received a seal of approval from the UK’s largest professional association for language professionals, gaining “Validated” status from CIOL, the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
The Institute’s team confirm that “the programme offers an inclusive and specialised course for multilingual students seeking to apply their language skills across a broad range of linguistic, cultural and social contexts to support communication between communities and cultures.” The reviewers also note that the new programme builds on the “strength and reputation” of Bristol’s translation teaching, and is “delivered by an experienced and committed academic team.”
Crucially, CIOL states that the MA Translation and Intercultural Studies “equips students with the professional, practical and research skills needed for a wide range of careers in language-related fields.”
The University’s Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies, which hosts the programme, has welcomed the Chartered Institute’s decision, saying that “the new programme marks a step-change in our teaching offer, in light of the many changes in which language professionals are currently involved across the world, and so we are pleased that a relevant professional body agrees that we are on the right track.” Dr Christophe Fricker, the programme director, adds that “there is a lot for linguists to do in the world today, where misunderstandings and polarisation are rife, and technology often makes things worse rather than better.”
The programme offers a comprehensive introduction into the way languages work, research can account for the working of language, technology can affect language use, and linguists can aid others in designing and deploying language effectively.
The MA Translation and Intercultural Studies replaces the MA Translation, an online programme offered by the University of Bristol since 2008. It is complemented by a new MSc Interpreting.
For more information about the new programme, visit https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/ma-translation-and-intercultural-studies/
If you have any questions, contact Dr Christophe Fricker at christophe.fricker@bristol.ac.uk