Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Do you have a passion for language learning, intercultural communication, and the study of cultures and societies? Are you looking to study multiple languages within a flexible degree structure, specialising in translation?

The degree in Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies looks at the very heart of how we relate to one another, focusing on the different nuances and cultural debates that can shape our interactions with other people and societies. You will study two or three languages and the cultural contexts in which they are spoken. The course includes a year studying or working abroad to boost your skills and employability.

In our globalised world, we rely daily on translation between languages and cultures. Studying Translation and Transcultural Studies gives you the opportunity to look critically at the challenges of mediating between languages and in different contexts, exploring how these ideas relate to the specific languages you study.

Your second or third year is normally spent abroad, either as a language assistant, or working or studying at one of our partner universities. This is an invaluable opportunity to immerse yourself in the linguistic and cultural contexts where your chosen languages are spoken, enhance your language skills and build international connections.

You will have access to outstanding facilities and resources. This includes flexible collaborative and individual learning spaces, as well as a vast selection of print, digital and multimedia learning materials.

You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with advanced intercultural skills and a sophisticated understanding of key concepts and debates in Francophone cultures. The specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills you will gain are all highly sought after by employers.

Translation and Transcultural Studies at Warwick is:


- a founding member of APTIS, the Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies in the UK and Ireland.


- a corporate member of ITI, the Institute of Translation & Interpreting in the UK, so you will have access to professional advice and support, including events, workshops, journals and career bulletins.


• Higher Education Language Partners of CIOL, the Chartered Institute of Linguists in the UK.



Our degree in Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies (BA) allows you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of two or three languages and cultures while exploring translation as a specific form of intercultural communication. You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with specialist communication, research, critical and technical skills that are highly valued by employers.

If you are planning to study two languages, choose your Language 1 from French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 2 is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

If you are planning to study three languages, choose your Languages 1 and 2 from French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 3 is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

This course is split 75:25 between modules in your chosen languages and modules in Translation Studies.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning