Post - Graduate Diploma (M.A degree) in Translation Studies (Focusing on EU, Law and International Affairs Texts)

Atılım Unıversity, Institute of Social Sciences is proud to announce the launch of its Post - graduate Diploma in Translation Studies, as of 2008/2009 academic year in an attempt to help meet the growing need for professionally trained translators especially in the fields of European Union, Law, and International Affairs. The program enjoys the availibility of the latest technical equipment and training facilities as well as a team of highly qualified Professional and academic staff.  
   
Upon the completion of the course, students will have achieved the following qualities.
 

• Mastery of the skills and techniques of translating professionally;
• An understanding and awareness of concepts and theories of translation studies and their applications in the process of translating;
• Knowledge and understanding of political, cultural and institutional developments in Europe and in the world.
• Academic knowledge, skill and motivation to pursue a Ph D program.

Course Structure

The teaching of the course lasts 2 semesters and involves two sections which cover M.A program with thesis and M.A program without thesis. The M.A program without thesis lasts for 3 semesters and involves the submission of a Project whereas the M.A program with thesis lasts for 2 academic years (4 semesters). The last 2 semesters are devoted to an M.A thesis writing. In both programs, activities of translation and European studies, theoretical issues such as translation studies, political and International Affairs, Law, Economics and related technical fields are explored within the framework of their relations with translation . Students work in both directions between Turkish and English. Students are provided with the opportunity to select from a range of available elective courses such as Linguistics, International Affairs and Cultural Studies. Upon the successful completion of the courses,  students may proceed to the M.A project or thesis.

Teaching methods

Various methods of teaching, including tutorials, seminars, practical work, class presentations, and individual and group projects are practised as well as lectures and intensive class work.

Accessible facilities of the course

The Faculty Arts and Sciences enjoys the availibility of a Computer lab. and Interpreting and language labs and 2 seminar rooms with T.V.’ s, laptops, projections and screens with direct internet access, and 40 P.C’ s.

Incentives to Study the Program

• You will be experiencing a high - quality translation training programme with study of current affairs, EU and cultural studies.
• You will have the opportunity to have a successful career as a profesional translator especially in the fields of EU, Law and International Affairs.

Vision Statement

    Graduates of the course will be able to find employment as translators in a range of organisations, including major European and ınternational companies and Institutions, EU projects, translation agencies, media, NGOs or goverment departments or may also work as freelance translators.

Learning Outcomes

    Knowledge and Cognitive skills

• An understanding of translation theories, concepts and history, and their application to the processes used in translating;
• An understanding and awareness of political and institutional developments in Europe and Turkey and on the international level within the framework of a professional translating context,
• Develop critical knowledge and understanding of Turkey - EU relations, and concepts in political science and cultural studies,
• Develop translational skills to the highest possible level in terms of text analysis and terminological studies,
• Knowledge and ability to use theoretical concepts in practical translation problems and situations;
• Mastery of the skills and techniques of translating at professional standards.

Scholarship, Enquiry and Research

• Develop an awareness for the problems of translation in the wider frame of International affairs and cultural studies;
• Ability  to reflect critically on the relationship between theory and practice;
• Ability to source and utilize data from library, internet and database sources;
• Ability to present well organized, clear and consistent argument on translation – related and European affairs topics;
• Ability to use and utilize knowledge and information to support and substantiate claims.

Industrial and Profesional Practice

• Knowledge on the ethical and Professional issues in translating;
• Work against competitive and challenging conditions and to a series of deadlines.
• Develop the ability to work independently where required; or as a part of a team.

 Entry Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of higher education institutions with a B.A. degree and score of minumum 55 from any branch of ALES ( Academic graduate Studies Exam only given in Turkey provided by OSYM).  Applicants should be fluent in Turkish and English which will be scored during the aptitude test and the following interview.

Fee

The full time fee for M.A. degree with thesis is:
The full time fee for M.A. degree without  thesis is:

How to Apply
The Website for Atilim University, Institute of Social Sciences provides detailed information for the application process.