TRANSLATION
COURSES

We offer internationally recognised
CERTIFICATE and DIPLOMA
courses for professional
translators, which may be followed from anywhere in the world by
email.
Translation Language
Options
- French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese into English
- English into French, German, Italian and Spanish
Entry Requirements
- Linguistic competence in the source language (language of texts
to be translated) to university standard or equivalent i.e. residence in
source language country or use in work/business
WLS Certificate in Translation
- Suitable for novice translators
- Focuses on practical translation training
- Focuses on subject areas typical to commercial translation
- Uses a wide range of document types
- Allows specialisation in specific subject areas
- Certification awarded on the basis of continuous assessment
IOL Diploma in Translation
- Suitable for working or experienced translators
- Focuses on practical and theoretical training
- Subject areas wide-ranging but choice restricted by examination
structure
- Document types mainly drawn from journalistic sources
- Includes literature option
- Diplomas awarded on passing 3 examination papers
- Examination held once each year in January
Distance Learning Structure
The course consists of the following materials, available to
download from our website or in print form:
- Notes covering course syllabus as outlined in brochure
- Information on assessment or examination procedures
- 8 or 16 practice assignments to be worked at home and sent for
correction to a tutor by email.
Course Duration
- Not fixed. Students decide their own schedules within maximum timeframes of 3 or 5 years depending on course type.
Course Fees
- From Euro465, GB£395, US$625 CAN$625,
CHF570
Further Information and Enrolment
A
brochure with full details and enrolment form is available online and in
print form.
- To obtain the online
brochure:
Please click on the link below to
download a printable PDF file.
Note: To enrol
for the course, you will need to print out the enrolment form, complete it
and send to our office.
Download online
brochure
- To obtain the printed
brochure:
Please click on the link below to access
your email programme. Write your name and full postal address in
the body of the email. Then click "Send". The brochure will be mailed to
you promptly.
Request printed brochure
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