Modern Languages with Translation BA (Hons)

This course has a strong vocational focus, allowing you to gain in-demand skills while pursuing your passion for languages. We model our translation assignments on real-life situations and, where possible, offer opportunities to complete translation projects for external organisations.<br/><br/>During this degree, you will have the opportunity to hone your language skills by spending a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures. Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight and find they return more independent and confident, with experiences and skills that make them stand out to future employers.<br/><br/>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/><br/><br/>• Study one language post-A level: French, German, Spanish or Russian<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study two languages post-A level: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish or Russian<br/><br/><br/><br/>Study one language post A-level plus one new language from beginners level:<br/><br/><br/>• Post-A level language: French, German, Spanish or Russian<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Beginners: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese or Serbian/Croatian<br/><br/><br/><br/>Find out more information about starting a new language as a beginner or explore our teaching, research and what its like to study with us in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures website.<br/><br/><strong>Year abroad</strong><br/>Opportunity to spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen language(s) and culture(s)<br/><br/><strong>Wide module range</strong><br/>Tailor the course to your personal interests or career aspirations through our wide selection of modules<br/><br/><strong>Beginners welcome!</strong><br/>Study a second foreign language from beginner level<br/><br/><strong>Build a portfolio</strong> <br/>Produce a portfolio of translation works to gain a step ahead in the job market<br/><br/><strong>A great track record</strong><br/>100% of our class of 2021 graduated with a 1st or 2:1 degree classification<br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.