Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)

THE GOLD STANDARD FOR ANYONE WANTING to ELEVATE their Translation CAREER - MAster’s Degree-Level.

• Online course by our award-winning trainers - supporting ALL LANGUAGE PAIRS.

• Teachings of more sophisticated translation techniques.

• Introduction to semi-specialised areas; Technology, Business, Literature, Science, Social Science, Law and Arts & Culture.

• 9 marked Translation Practices, with comprehensive feedback provided, and a LanguagePartner Mentor Session.

PROCESS :

1. Enrol (below) and study the course online.

2. After completing the course and passing the online Final Course Assessment, you will receive a completion certificate.

3. After completion, you may choose to take the DipTrans exam (successful passing of which awards an Ofqual-recognised qualification), by registering directly with CIOL Qualifications (read more here).

   • This course is a recognised preparation course for the CIOLQ DipTrans exam and support for the exam is available separately (see below).

“WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!

We are a team of real people, based in Sheffield, UK (not just an online company). Although our courses are online, we constantly liaise with our students via video and telephone calls and email. We’re also delighted to meet our students when they sit exams at our centre. If you need anything before or during your training with us, simply get in touch!”

Eileen, Founder of linguisttraining.com
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The DipTRANS online course includes :

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

• Level : Level 7 (Master’s Degree equivalent). Which course should you take? Check here ➚

• COURSE Assessment Type (Exam / Assessment / Self-Assessment) : Self-Assessment.

  You will carry out and receive feedback on Translation Practices but these are for your development, not an assessment for exam purposes.

• COURSE Diploma Certificate Ofqual Accreditation : None

• EXAM Assessment Type (Exam / Assessment / Self-Assessment) : CIOLQ DipTrans Exam. Learn more ➚

• EXAM Ofqual Accreditation : Level 7 Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification

I.E. : You must pass the CIOLQ examination to receive an accredited qualification.

• COURSE CONTENT / Syllabus

  This award-winning online course is split into 19 separate Modules, each covering a different area of study created specifically to match the CIOLQ DipTrans examination rubric (and in preparation for real-life translation work). Successful completion of all Modules and the Final Assessment will result in a Diploma being awarded and provide the required preparation for the examination.

  The DipTrans online course includes:

  • NUMBER OF ONLINE MODULES : 19

    • Extensive written instruction / information on the subject matter; written module content covering practical Translation Techniques, Translation Approach, Semi-Specialised texts, Theory of Translation, and much more…

  • NUMBER OF EXERCISES : 17 -allowing you to put your learning into practice. (e.g., Note-Taking, Glossary-Building, Research)

    • including 9 Translation PracticesWORTH £711 of CIOLQ past exam papers, for the 3 Exam Units - in your language pair. These are proofread by your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ and additional feedback and guidance is provided.

      • Unit 01: 2 x General Translation Practice

      • Unit 02: 1 x Technology, 1 x Business, 1 x Literature

      • Unit 03: 1 x Science, 1 x Social Science, 1 x Law, 1 x Arts & Culture

    • Your Translation Practices assessed by a professional translator (your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ).

    • Detailed feedback on the translations provided in written format (following the DipTrans scoring matrix).

  • NUMBER OF RESOURCES : 166 - further reading, books, articles, links, videos, etc.

  • A Mentor Session Worth £79.99 (via video-call) with your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ (read more in the LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ section below).

  • Comprehensive DipTrans Examination Guide for all Units (01, 02 and 03).

  • Full support from our team and your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ.

  UPON COMPLETION / CERTIFICATION
  Upon successful completion of a Final Assessment, you will receive a Diploma certificate; essential for most UK Public Sector work.

  FURTHER INFO

  • LEVEL : 7 (Master's Degree level / equivalent)

  • FORMAT OF COURSE : All courses are studied online (elearning).You have password-protected access to your course on our learning platform. You can keep track of your progress and return to this whenever you wish.

  • LENGTH OF COURSE : 24/7 access for 12 months via our online training platform.

• Course eligibility / Entry Requirements

  ELIGIBILITY
  The CIOLQ guide that students are expected to have a high command of their second language (between CEFR C1-C2 level), as well as an excellent command of their first language. Test your language proficiency and find your CEFR level, HERE >>

  NOT SURE WHICH LEVEL OF COURSE TO TAKE?
  We completely understand that you may not be sure whether you are at Degree-level (CertTrans) or Master’s Degree-level (DipTrans) - read more below. For this reason, if you choose the CertTrans and then realise that you are at DipTrans level, we are happy to offer a £150 discount off the DipTrans, if you enrol within 2 months of completing the CertTrans. All you have to do is contact us when you finish the CertTrans and we’ll send you a discount code.

• COURSE LANGUAGES

  As this is a UK course, the content is written in English. This online course is suitable for linguists with any language pair (into and out of EN).

  Content is specifically dictated by the CIOLQ exam and real-life requirements.

  • 8 of the Modules cover non-language specific subject matters, such as Translation Techniques, Translation Approach etc.

  • 11 of the Modules are specific to your language pair.

  Our pool of qualified, experienced linguists is extensive, hence why we are able to offer this in any language pair.

• YOUR LANGUAGEPARTNERᵀᴹ (MENTOR)

  When you enrol, our team looks at your profile, language pair etc, and hand-picks an appropriate LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ for you, who is advantageous for your development.

  Your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ:

  • Understands (and works in) the same language/s as you

  • Is an experienced, accomplished, professional linguist working on Level 7-equivalent assignments

  • Is up to date with contemporary techniques, vernacular and requirements

  • Is academically proficient in their area of expertise

  • Is friendly, forthcoming and looking forward to working with you

  • Is available to support you throughout your time on the course

  Your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ will support you in the following ways:

  • Proofread 9 x Translation Practices, providing detailed examination of your translations, 
including a report containing feedback and guidance.

  • Monitor your progression throughout your Translation Practices

  • A Mentoring Session via video, where you have a unique opportunity to discuss the skills, habits and capabilities of Translation with an experienced professional and to ask the questions you want to ask. In particular, you can discuss the Translation Practices you have already completed, and the comments made by your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ

  Read Feedback about our LanguagePartnersᵀᴹ here >

• The CIOLQ Exam & Qualification

  • Qualification No. 501/1445/1.

  • Our course and the examination are separate.

  • This course will prepare you to take the exam, which is provided by the CIOLQ. You must liaise separately with us, and the CIOLQ.

  • Payments to us are just for the course / support options. Payment for the exam are made separately to the CIOLQ.

  Visit the CIOL website for more information about the DipTrans exam, at ciol.org.uk/DipTrans.

• HOW LONG WILL THE COURSE TAKE? When can I start?

  COURSE START DATE
  There is no set start date - you can start whenever you like! You can start and study on the course any time, to suit your schedule. There are no set sessions, meaning that you can study whenever suits you - you simply log in and go!

  Only Mock Exams and sessions with your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ (see below) need to be scheduled.

  ONLINE COURSE ACCESS
  You have access to your course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access is for a whole 12 months via our online training platform.

  STUDY TIME
  The CIOLQ advises: “This qualification is classed as a Diploma as the Total Qualification Time (TQT) in expected hours of study is 460 hours. In this respect we do not mandate a specific number of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) outside of assessment, although candidates are advised to undertake a preparation course of study.”

  How long you take does, of course, depend on how much time you are able to commit to the course, and your learning speed.

Your Qualification Route Options :

DipTrans Big Bundle

Clearpay / Klarna payment plans from £28/month, at checkout

EVERYTHING you need for the DipTrans - ensure you’re ready for professional assignments, or pass the CIOL DipTrans exam :

1. Full course as detailed above

2. 3 additional CIOLQ Past Exam Paper Translation Practices (one for each exam unit)

3. 3 DipTrans Mock Exams (one for each exam unit)

4. Additional LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring session

5. linguisttraining.com team support

BUNDLE COST £999 (worth over £1250)

How do Bundles Work? ➚

DipTrans online course

Clearpay / Klarna payment plans from £20/month, at checkout

1. Full DipTrans preparation course as detailed above

2. linguisttraining.com team support

Course cost £699

Supporting your CIOLQ DipTRANS Exam

Each exam prep bundle is tailored to a specific Unit of the DipTrans exam, and includes a Marked Translation Practice for the Unit, a Mentor session with a LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ, DipTrans Mock Exam for the Unit.

The only way to test if you are ready for the real thing! DipTrans Mock exams allow you to mimic the real exam experience under timed conditions, with exam-standard questions. Therefore, those that have attempted mock exams go into the real exam with better technique and also an improved sense of how much time is available.

DipTrans Translation Practices provide you with the opportunity to have your translations marked, proofread and reviewed by an experienced LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ - expert guidance is provided to you.

Face-to-face live session with an experienced professional LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ, chosen specifically to suit you. Specifically-designed lesson plan, content focused on your requirements, review Translation Practice/s.

(Real!) DipTrans Student Feedback

DipTRANS COMPARED TO THE CertTRANS

The CIOLQ Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) is the gold standard professional translation qualification offered since 1989. It is set at Level 7 (Master’s level) and taken in around 40 countries annually. The DipTrans is a highly-specialised qualification for established professional translators and is recognised as among the most challenging and respected qualifications within the translating profession. It proves that holders of the qualification possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide translations of the very highest quality.

The CertTrans is set at Level 6 (degree level), shows working-level translation skills and can also be a stepping-stone towards the DipTrans.

If you still have queries, read our page, Which course should you take?

NOT SURE WHICH LEVEL OF COURSE TO TAKE?
We completely understand that you may not be sure whether you are at Degree-level (CertTrans) or Master’s Degree-level (DipTrans) - read more below. For this reason, if you choose the CertTrans and then realise that you are at DipTrans level, we are happy to offer a £150 discount off the DipTrans, if you enrol within 2 months of completing the CertTrans. All you have to do is contact us when you finish the CertTrans and we’ll send you a discount code.

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DipTrans COURSE LANGUAGES

We offer our DipTrans course in ALL language pairs - in to English and out of English to your mother-tongue (native) language. We have already offered courses in the languages below to our students.

If you can’t see your language pair below, we are still able to offer it, as we have a large pool of LanguagePartners (Mentors) who are specifically chosen for your language pair. Contact us to request your language pair.

• English to Afrikaans DipTrans

• English to Albanian DipTrans

• English to Amharic DipTrans

• English to Arabic DipTrans

• English to Azeri DipTrans

• English to Bangla DipTrans

• English to Bengali DipTrans

• English to Bulgarian DipTrans

• English to Burmese DipTrans

• English to Cantonese DipTrans

• English to Catalan DipTrans

• English to Chinese DipTrans

• English to Czech DipTrans

• English to Danish DipTrans

• English to Dari DipTrans

• English to Dazaga DipTrans

• English to Dutch DipTrans

• English to Edo DipTrans

• English to Estonian DipTrans

• English to Ewe DipTrans

• English to Farsi (Persian) DipTrans

• English to Finnish DipTrans

• English to French DipTrans

• English to Fulla DipTrans

• English to German DipTrans

• English to Greek DipTrans

• English to Hausa DipTrans

• English to Herero DipTrans

• English to Hindi DipTrans

• English to Hungarian DipTrans

• English to Icelandic DipTrans

• English to Ido DipTrans

• English to Igbo DipTrans

• English to Indonesian DipTrans

• English to Italian DipTrans

• English to Korean DipTrans

• English to Krio DipTrans

• English to Kurdish DipTrans (all dialects)

• English to Latvian DipTrans

• English to Lingala DipTrans

• English to Lithuanian DipTrans

• English to Luo DipTrans

• English to Maba DipTrans

• English to Malay DipTrans

• English to Mandarin DipTrans

• English to Mandinka DipTrans

• English to Mirpuri DipTrans

• English to Norwegian DipTrans

• English to Nuer DipTrans

• English to Oromo DipTrans

• English to Pashto / Pushto DipTrans

• English to Polish DipTrans

• English to Portuguese DipTrans

• English to Portuguese (Brazilian) DipTrans

• English to Pothwari DipTrans

• English to Romanian DipTrans

• English to Russian DipTrans

• English to Sinhala DipTrans

• English to Slovak DipTrans

• English to Somali DipTrans

• English to Soninke DipTrans

• English to Spanish DipTrans

• English to Swahili DipTrans

• English to Swedish DipTrans

• English to Tagalog DipTrans

• English to Tamil DipTrans

• English to Telugu DipTrans

• English to Thai DipTrans

• English to Tigrinya DipTrans

• English to Tswana DipTrans

• English to Turkish DipTrans

• English to Twi DipTrans

• English to Ukrainian DipTrans

• English to Urdu DipTrans

• English to Venda DipTrans

• English to Vietnamese DipTrans

• English to Welsh DipTrans

• English to Wolof DipTrans

• English to Yoruba DipTrans

• English to Zaghawa DipTrans

• Afrikaans to English DipTrans

• Albanian to English DipTrans

• Amharic to English DipTrans

• Arabic to English DipTrans

• Azeri to English DipTrans

• Bangla to English DipTrans

• Bengali to English DipTrans

• Bulgarian to English DipTrans

• Burmese to English DipTrans

• Cantonese to English DipTrans

• Catalan to English DipTrans

• Chinese to English DipTrans

• Czech to English DipTrans

• Danish to English DipTrans

• Dari to English DipTrans

• Dazaga to English DipTrans

• Dutch to English DipTrans

• Edo to English DipTrans

• Estonian to English DipTrans

• Ewe to English DipTrans

• Farsi (Persian) to English DipTrans

• Finnish to English DipTrans

• French to English DipTrans

• Fulla to English DipTrans

• German to English DipTrans

• Greek to English DipTrans

• Hausa to English DipTrans

• Herero to English DipTrans

• Hindi to English DipTrans

• Hungarian to English DipTrans

• Icelandic to English DipTrans

• Ido to English DipTrans

• Igbo to English DipTrans

• Indonesian to English DipTrans

• Italian to English DipTrans

• Korean to English DipTrans

• Krio to English DipTrans

• Kurdish to English DipTrans

• Latvian to English DipTrans

• Lingala to English DipTrans

• Lithuanian to English DipTrans

• Luo to English DipTrans

• Maba to English DipTrans

• Malay to English DipTrans

• Mandarin to English DipTrans

• Mandinka to English DipTrans

• Mirpuri to English DipTrans

• Norwegian to English DipTrans

• Nuer to English DipTrans

• Oromo to English DipTrans

• Pashto / Pushto to English DipTrans

• Polish to English DipTrans

• Portuguese to English DipTrans

• Portuguese (Brazilian) to English DipTrans

• Pothwari to English DipTrans

• Romanian to English DipTrans

• Russian to English DipTrans

• Sinhala to English DipTrans

• Slovak to English DipTrans

• Somali to English DipTrans

• Soninke to English DipTrans

• Spanish to English DipTrans

• Swahili to English DipTrans

• Swedish to English DipTrans

• Tagalog to English DipTrans

• Tamil to English DipTrans

• Telugu to English DipTrans

• Thai to English DipTrans

• Tigrinya to English DipTrans

• Tswana to English DipTrans

• Turkish to English DipTrans

• Twi to English DipTrans

• Ukrainian to English DipTrans

• Urdu to English DipTrans

• Venda to English DipTrans

• Vietnamese to English DipTrans

• Welsh to English DipTrans

• Wolof to English DipTrans

• Yoruba to English DipTrans

• Zaghawa to English DipTrans