MODERN LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
YEAR ABROAD to further develop your language and translation techniques INTEGRATED
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 † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid † (page 154)
Students who follow this degree programme study two languages, of which at least one (French or Spanish) must be at advanced level. The second language (German, French or Spanish) can be studied at beginner level. You will study both the theory and concepts behind translation and interpreting, and also practice computer-assisted translation, dialogue interpreting, as well as professional interpreting for the worlds of commerce, governance, 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 our 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. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Concepts in Translation and Interpreting
• The appropriate general language modules • The Sound System of English Year 2 • Computer-Assisted Translation • Dialogue Interpreting • Introduction to the Theory of Translation • The appropriate general language modules • Translation Workshops • Vocabulary Studies Year 3 During your third year, you will 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, Geneva, Granada, 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 Local Government Option • Terminology Management • The appropriate general language modules • Translation Work Experience for BA Students • Translation Workshop and Professional Purposes modules
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB (to include at least one modern foreign language A Level)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
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 • International Sales and Marketing Recruitment
• Interpreting • Translation
• Grammar and Meaning in Translation and Interpreting
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