Do you have a passion for translation? Are you looking for a career in translation or interpreting?
This course offers you the opportunity to study one or two languages to degree level and gain practical experience in translation and interpreting. Study one language from post A level and opt to add another either as post A level or beginner.
This course has a strong vocational focus and provides insights into practical and technical translation and interpreting. We model our translation assignments on real-life situations and you will complete at least one transla...
Do you have a passion for translation? Are you looking for a career in translation or interpreting?<br/><br/>This course offers you the opportunity to study one or two languages to degree level and gain practical experience in translation and interpreting. Study one language from post A level and opt to add another either as post A level or beginner. <br/><br/>This course has a strong vocational focus and provides insights into practical and technical translation and interpreting. We model our translation assignments on real-life situations and you will complete at least one translation project for an external organisation.<br/><br/>The exciting opportunity of the year abroad develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. You can teach English in a school or study at one of our partner universities. However, we encourage you to work for a translation company to further develop your practical translation skills.<br/><br/>We offer the following language options:<br/>- Study one language post-A level: French, German, Spanish or Russian<br/><br/><br/>- Study two languages post-A level: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish or Russian<br/><br/><br/>Study one language post A-level plus one new language from beginners level:<br/>- Post-A level language: French, German, Spanish or Russian<br/><br/><br/>- Beginners: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese or Serbian/Croatian<br/>
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
74Q9
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,B,B,B,B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
D:24,M:21,P:0
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
30
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level 5 in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish or Standard Level 6 (B Programme) in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
DDD
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
DD
and A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
A,B
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
D3,M2,M3
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
D
and A Level grades BB including one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
A,B,B
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
A
B
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels grade B or above including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |