Swansea University 2021 UNDERGRADUATE prospectus English

MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

IN THE UK NATIONAL STUDENT SATISFACTION (The Guardian University Guide 2020) 1 TH

The demand for translation and interpreting is growing rapidly as more companies, institutions and people do business globally but expect to use services in their own language. As well as developing your language skills, you will gain knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in translation or interpreting.

Global Opportunities available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

You can choose one or two languages from French, German, Italian or Spanish in addition to your native language. You will explore concepts of translation and interpreting, translation theory, computer-assisted translation and interpreting for business, health or law. To support your studies, we have PC labs equipped with the latest industry translation software, a new Televic conference interpreting suite, access to the College’s state-of-the-art eye-tracker, as well as excellent print and online library resources. You will also study abroad for a year to further develop your language and translation techniques and boost your career prospects. This degree can open doors to exciting careers in the UK or around the world, as a home-based freelancer, in-house translator with an agency, or in the translation department of a large company or organisation. AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Concepts in Translation and Interpreting • Grammar and Meaning • Language Teaching Methodology • Studying the English Language • The appropriate general language modules

Year 2 • Computer-Assisted Translation • Introduction to the Theory of Translation • Translation Project • Vocabulary Studies • The appropriate general language modules Year 3 During your third year, you will be given the opportunity to take advantage of the agreements we have in place with some of Europe’s most renowned translation schools. We currently have partners in Alcalá de Henares, Barcelona, Bologna (Forli), Brussels, Cologne, Granada, Geneva, Innsbruck, Mainz (Germersheim), Mons, Sevilla, Valencia, Valladolid, Vienna and Zurich. We have a dedicated year abroad tutor to help you every step of the way in the organisation of this important year. Year 4: • Interpreting – Health Option or Business Option or Law Option • The appropriate general language modules • Translation Work Experience for BA Students • Translation Workshop and Professional Purposes modules • Terminology Management

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

BA Single Honours ♦ Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting (with Year Abroad) ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

FUTURE CAREERS: • Business and Legal Organisations • Government and Politics

• Interpreting • Translation • International Sales and Marketing Recruitment

For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

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