Undergraduate & honours qualifications

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation Studies

Qualification code:	99428
NQF level:	8
Total credits:	120
SAQA ID:	101093
APS/AS:	60
Rules: This qualification consists of 5 modules. This qualification can be completed in one year. Students choosing to do it over more than one year are advised to register for the Research Report in their final year of study. A high proficiency in the two languages chosen is required. Students who do not have a language major are required to pass a language proficiency test with 65% before they can be accepted. From 2011 new students are advised to register for HTR4801 which is the theoretical foundation module on translation before they can register for HTR4804 and HRLIN81. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer or laptop, printer and the internet.
Purpose statement: This programme has a dual purpose: Firstly, to develop and enhance students' practical translation and interpreting skills; Secondly, to develop students' understanding and insight into the theory of translation/interpreting; and their research skills. Graduates will be able to apply the insights and skills acquired to the particular problems and opportunities associated with the discipline of translation studies and its key area of application: language consultancy/practice.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

Applicants (new applicants & Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification.
Re-registering students may register for the 2024 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Curriculum for this qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
HRLIN81 - Research Report in Linguistics
HTR4801 - Translation Method and Function
HTR4802 - Translation for Specific Purposes
HTR4803 - Perspectives on Translation and Interpreting Studies
HTR4804 - Professional Practice