Postgraduate Certificate Computer-Assisted Language Mediation
Technology for language professionals. The CALM postgraduate programme prepares students for a career in the language, translation and communication industry. The programme focuses on the technological skills and tools that are required in today’s information society.
What
The CALM postgraduate programme prepares students for successful careers in the language, translation and communication industries. Automation and AI are transforming translation and localisation workflows, driving innovation in audiovisual applications, and reshaping web and social media communication. Digital tools also enhance language learning by providing access to digital resources and communication technology applications. In this context, it is essential for language and communication professionals to stay at the forefront of these technological advancements by combining technological knowledge with profound language expertise.
To excel in today’s industry, language professionals need more than basic tool proficiency. Our curriculum combines theoretical knowledge of NLP and AI with hands-on programming in Python, enabling students to develop applications for language analysis and processing.
Designed as a specialist addition to language and communication degrees (such as Master's degrees in Translation, Interpreting, Multilingual Communication, Languages and Literature, Journalism Studies and Communication Studies), CALM equips the next generation of experts with the technological and AI skills they need to thrive in today's information society.
Industry collaboration is a key aspect of the programme. Students gain real-world insights through guest lectures by strategic industry partners as well as a three-month work placement. This provides them with relevant and hands-on experience in applying the acquired technological skills.
For whom
The admission requirements may vary. Depending on your prior education, you can either enrol directly or there may be additional requirements.
Structure
The CALM postgraduate course is a one-year academic programme consisting of 60 credits. Students select 8 modules (of 5 credits each) out of 12 modules offered, depending on their interests. The modules are complemented by a 3-month work placement with a company in the language, translation or communication industry (20 credits).
All teaching is carried out in English. Therefore, students must have sufficient fluency in written and spoken English (CEFR level B2) to cope with the course.
All modules are taught in the first two trimesters of the academic year, followed by the work placement.
Students who prefer not to enrol for the entire postgraduate programme can create a personalized curriculum by selecting one or more modules. Only students who have taken up 40 credits (8 modules) will be considered for the work placement.
Everything you want to know (and more) about our postgraduate course in the brochure or on the website:
www.ugent.be/lw/vtc/en/education/postgraduate/calm (EN)
www.ugent.be/lw/vtc/nl/opleidingen/postgraduaten/calm (NL)
Please attend the online info session: www.ugent.be/lw/vtc/en/news-events/events/infosessioncalm
Labour Market
CALM is a labour market-oriented programme designed for master’s degree holders seeking careers in the language, translation and communication industry. Graduates will have ample job opportunities as technical writers, language engineers, terminologists, e-learning developers, social media conversation managers, audiovisual translators, etc.
The programme also caters to language professionals looking to refresh and update their technological skills.
Quality Assurance
At Ghent University, we strive to educate people who dare to think about the challenges of tomorrow. For that purpose, we provide education that is embedded in six strategic objectives: Think Broadly, Keep Researching, Cultivate Talent, Contribute, Extend Horizons, Opt for Quality.
Ghent University continuously focuses on quality assurance and quality culture. The Ghent University's quality assurance system offers information on each study programme’s unique selling points, and on its strengths and weaknesses with regard to quality assurance.
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