ANDREW: What about the 'modular' course?

德鲁：那个“模块式课程”怎样？

What would I have to do for that?

按那个课程我需要做些什么？

MONICA: That's where you get the opportunity to study full-time for short periods.

莫妮卡：在这个课程里，您有机会在若干较短的周期内内进行脱产的学习。

That way you can cover a lot of coursework and attend lectures and seminars during the day.

这样可以覆盖很多课程作业，并且可以在白天参加讲座和研讨会。

And each module lasts for one term, say, about twelve weeks at a time.

每个模块时长一学期，也就是一次大约12周。

There are obvious advantages in this - the main one being that you can study in a much more intensive way, which suits some people much better.

这样有着明显的优势——最主要的是您可以更紧凑的学习，这样更适合某些人。

ANDREW: And how many of these 'modules' would I have to do to get the diploma?

安德鲁：要得到这个文凭，我要学多少个模块？

MONICA: The current programme is two modules - and then you have to choose a topic to work in more depth - but you can base that on your job, and so you don't need to be away from the office, and how long it takes is up to you.

莫妮卡：目前的项目是两个模块——之后您需要选择一个课题深入研究——但是这个可以是基于您的工作的，所以您不需要离开办公室，至于需要多久就看您的安排了。

The important thing is that you don't have to study and work.

重要的是您不需要同时又工作又学习。

You can focus on one thing at a time.

您可以一次专注于一件事。

ANDREW: Yes, I can see that.

安德鲁：是的，我也发现了。

It certainly sounds attractive!

这个的确听起来很有吸引力！

It would be more expensive, though.

但是也更贵些。

I mean, I'd have to support myself without pay for each module.

我的意思是，每个模块上课期间，我不挣钱还要养活自己。

MONICA: That's true, so that might be a problem for you.

莫妮卡：的确是这样，这对于您可能是个问题。

Look, why don't you talk this over with your employers and ...

看，您为什么不和您的老板商量一下呢……