This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals.

Students are available for up to 100 hours starting early Mid March, 2021 – January, 2022.

Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends welcome.

The final deliverable will vary depending on the scope of the project. Students need to complete 100 hours as translators, transcreators, terminologists, localizers, proof-readers, revisers, editors, or project managers by January, 2022.