German and Chinese [IPML]

 

Unique

• The only Integrated Masters in modern languages in the UK
• A distinctive combination of academic and professional training

AttractiveThe IPML enhances the student's employability through:

• work experience: at least one period of residence abroad must be spent in a professional environment
•  a dedicated course in research training and professional development
• compulsory study of the theory and practice of translation at Masters level
• the opportunity to learn a third language
• the opportunity to take up career management options

Challenging

• An elite programme (entry requirement: AAA including A-levels in both languages to be studied; progression in the first two years subject to the attainment of a minimum average of 55%)

Flexible

• 4 years of study at Manchester
• Possibility of completing the degree in 4, 5 or 6 years, with a range of residence abroad options

Bespoke

Students can tailor their final year according to their needs by:

• making it more academic or more professional
• focusing on Language 1, Language 2 or a mixture of both

STUDY PERIOD 1

• Study both languages equally of focus more on one language
• Compulsory core language component
• An array of modular options will be available covering a broad range of areas such as cinema, politics, linguistics, literature and history
• Opportunity to take up a third language

STUDY PERIOD 2

• Study both languages equally of focus more on one language
• Compulsory core language component
• An array of modular options will be available covering a broad range of areas such as cinema, politics, linguistics, literature and history
• Opportunity to take up or continue a third language
• Opportunity to take up a career management option
• Please see Study Details for residence abroad options

STUDY PERIOD 3

• Study both languages equally of focus more on one language
• Compulsory core language component
• An array of modular options will be available covering a broad range of areas such as cinema, politics, linguistics, literature and history
• Opportunity to take up a career management option (if not taken in year 2)
• Please see Study Details for residence abroad options

STUDY PERIOD 4

• All courses taught and assessed at Masters level
• Dissertation can focus on either language or be a comparative study and be geared towards academia or the professional world
• Research training and professional development unit (in either language)
• Translation and Interpreting unit (in either language)
• Any M-level course unit taught in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures (excluding translation and interpreting)

Languages qualify you for a wide range of employment.  Your high-level language skills will open up numerous paths with an international dimension (e.g. business, industry and finance).  You will also have excellent all-round communication skills making you a strong contender for openings in the media, PR and similar areas.

In our experience, many graduates go straight into business services, marketing, advertising, management, banking or communications.  Others opt for postgraduate study or further vocational training to become accountants, lawyers, teachers (in England or abroad) or enter the Civil Service. 

Did you know?

• MI5 actively recruit graduates with language skills
• Past students have gone into areas as diverse as Radio Reporting, Advertising, Accountancy, Events Management, Commercial Management and International Sales.
• Graduates from The University of Manchester are amongst the highest paid in the country
• More employers recruit at The University of Manchester than at any other UK university
• The University of Manchester's Careers Service is consistently voted the best in the country by both students and employers
• The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK and has received the prestigious European Award for Languages from CiLT, the National Centre for Languages.

• The University hold open days twice a year (usually June and October) where you have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about the facilities and courses we offer.

• If your application is successful you will be invited to a visit day specifically for your area of study.  On this day you will find out more about the School and its resources, meet members of staff and current students and discuss study aims and qualifications with admissions staff.

• We do not normally interview applicants.  We make offers after carefully considering your UCAS application.