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Yamk Development of Interpreting Practices ops2026: Syksy 2026, Y-S26ttk

Code: YAMKTTK26

Degree title
Master of Humanities, Interpreter (tulkki, ylempi AMK)
Credits
90 ects
Duration
1.5 years (90 cr)
Start semester
Autumn 2026
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

CORE CONTENTS OF THE DEGREE

• Expertise in the interpreting sector operating environment and business
• Management of wellbeing at work and business operations in the interpreting sector
• Societal interaction and advocacy competence in the interpreting sector
• The significance of digitalisation and technology in interpreting
• Analysis and development of changes in service structures
• Promotion of accessibility, ethics, and internationalisation in interpreting services
• Networking and application of expertise in national and international contexts
• Strengthening continuous learning and professional interaction in the interpreting sector

Objective

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE DEGREE

The student will be able to:
• Work in specialist roles related to the development of interpreting services
• Lead and develop operations and business in the interpreting sector
• Work in interpreting companies, education, and specialist positions
• Respond agilely to the challenges of a changing world, such as digitalisation and remote interpreting
• Manage change processes in working life through research-based, developmental, and innovative approaches
• Promote accessibility, ethics, and internationalisation in interpreting services
• Collaborate with interpreting service providers, companies, entrepreneurs, and interpreters
• Develop their professional skills and expertise
• Apply research methods in practical development work
• Influence society and engage in interaction within the interpreting sector

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2026-2027 2027-2028 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 1. / 2026 2. / 2027 1. / 2027
YAMKTTK26-YSYV
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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40
YAMKTTK26-YYHT
Common Studies for Social Services, Health Care and Interpreting

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20
AOS0102Y26M Development of professional competence and expertise I 2 timed timed timed
AOS0203Y26M Development of professional competence and expertise II 3 timed timed timed
TUM0005Y26M Research methods 5 timed timed timed
TUS0005Y26M Applying research methods in practice 5 timed timed timed
TIE0103Y26M Academic writing and communication I 3 timed timed timed
TIE0202Y26M Academic writing and communication II 2 timed timed timed
TUL
Development of the interpreting sector

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20
TUL0105Y26H Management of wellbeing at work 5 timed timed timed
TUL0205Y26H Business development in the interpreting sector 5 timed timed timed
TUL0305Y26H Societal interaction in the interpreting sector 5 timed timed timed
TUL0405Y26H New research in the interpreting sector 5 timed timed timed
YAMKTTK26-YVVO
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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20
YAMKTTK26-YOPI
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
YAMKTTK26-YOPIN
Thesis

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30
OPI0110Y26M Thesis I 10 timed timed timed
OPI0210Y26M Thesis II 10 timed timed timed
OPI0310Y26M Thesis III 10 timed timed timed
Total 90 50 20 25 25 20 25 25 20

Code Name Credits (cr)
YAMKTTK26-YSYV
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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40
YAMKTTK26-YYHT
Common Studies for Social Services, Health Care and Interpreting

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20
AOS0102Y26M Development of professional competence and expertise I 2
AOS0203Y26M Development of professional competence and expertise II 3
TUM0005Y26M Research methods 5
TUS0005Y26M Applying research methods in practice 5
TIE0103Y26M Academic writing and communication I 3
TIE0202Y26M Academic writing and communication II 2
TUL
Development of the interpreting sector

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20
TUL0105Y26H Management of wellbeing at work 5
TUL0205Y26H Business development in the interpreting sector 5
TUL0305Y26H Societal interaction in the interpreting sector 5
TUL0405Y26H New research in the interpreting sector 5
YAMKTTK26-YVVO
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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20
YAMKTTK26-YOPI
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
YAMKTTK26-YOPIN
Thesis

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30
OPI0110Y26M Thesis I 10
OPI0210Y26M Thesis II 10
OPI0310Y26M Thesis III 10

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

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