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
(Choose all ) |
40 | ||||||||
| YAMKTTK26-YYHT |
Common Studies for Social Services, Health Care and Interpreting
(Choose all ) |
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
(Choose all ) |
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
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 | ||||||||
| YAMKTTK26-YOPI |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||
| YAMKTTK26-YOPIN |
Thesis
(Choose all ) |
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
(Choose all ) |
40 |
| YAMKTTK26-YYHT |
Common Studies for Social Services, Health Care and Interpreting
(Choose all ) |
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
(Choose all ) |
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
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| YAMKTTK26-YOPI |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| YAMKTTK26-YOPIN |
Thesis
(Choose all ) |
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.