Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting, BA (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Modern Languages, Translation, and Interpreting program at Swansea University offers a unique blend of language study, translation, and interpreting skills. Students can choose to study two languages or focus on one, with the option to spend a year abroad for immersive language learning. The program prepares graduates for professional careers in translation, interpreting, education, and various other fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
With an integrated year abroad, this specialist programme in Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting allows you to study two languages alongside supplementary modules in translation and interpreting. At Swansea University, you can study French, German and Spanish both post-A level and from beginner’s level. Students with an A-level in two of these languages can continue their study of both languages with us at an advanced level. Students with an A-level in one of these languages will be required to learn another language via our dedicated beginners language modules. From this programme, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a professional language career in the modern world. Please note that you must have at least one A-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant language to be considered for this degree programme. You will also spend a year abroad, studying in one of our partner institutions with excellent translation and interpretation programmes – an exciting and valuable opportunity, which will further boost your student experience and your employment prospects.
Outline:
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Concepts in Translation and Interpreting Grammar and Meaning in Translation and Interpreting
Optional Modules
TWO LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules: French for Beginners IS French Language 1A German for Beginners IS German Language 1A Spanish for Beginners IS Spanish Language 1A French for Beginners II French Language 1B German for Beginners II German Language 1B Spanish for Beginners II Spanish Language 1B OR ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules: French for Beginners IS French Language 1A German for Beginners IS German Language 1A Spanish for Beginners IS Spanish Language 1A French for Beginners II French Language 1B German for Beginners II German Language 1B Spanish for Beginners II Spanish Language 1B AND Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules: A History of the English Language The sound system of English Europe of Extremes, 1789-1989 Modern Languages - Introduction to Language Teaching Italian for Starters Language Teaching Methodology Cinema in a World Context
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Introduction to the Theory of Translation Computer-Assisted Translation Dialogue Interpreting
Optional Modules
TWO LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules: French Language 2A Intermediate French Language 2A German Language 2A Intermediate German Language 2A Spanish Language 2A Intermediate Spanish Language ASpanish Language 2A German Language 2A Intermediate German Language 2A Spanish Language 2A Intermediate Spanish Language ASpanish Language 2A French Translation Workshop 2 German Translation Workshop 2 Spanish Translation Workshop 2 OR Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules: French Language 2A Intermediate French Language 2A Intermediate German Language 2A Spanish Language 2A Intermediate Spanish Language ASpanish Language 2A French Translation Workshop 2 German Translation Workshop 2 Intermediate German Language 2B Spanish Translation Workshop 2 Intermediate Spanish Language B AND Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules: Language Teaching in Context Paris Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City Italian for Starters Barcelona/Buenos Aires Discourse Analysis World Englishes Cinema in a World Context Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2 Catalan for Starters
Year 3 (Level 5S)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / Sandwich Year Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
None found.
Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules: Year Abroad (Languages/Translation)
Year 4 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
Simulated Translation Bureau Interpreting - Local Government Option Terminology Management
Optional Modules
TWO LANGUAGE PATHWAY (Advanced/ Beginners) Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules: French Translation Workshop 3 Translation Workshop (German/English) Translation Workshop (Spanish into English) French for Professional Purposes 3 German for Professional Purposes 3 Spanish for Professional Purposes 3 AND Optional Module Choices Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules: Language in the Media Language Policy and Planning Teaching tools and materials - Design, evaluation and practice. France and the Second World War: Legacies of the Dark Years French General Language 3A German General Language 3A Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City Spanish General Language 3A Narrating Crises in the Spanish-Speaking World Catalan for Starters Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema French General Language 3B German General Language 3B Spanish General Language 3B OR ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules: French Translation Workshop 3 Translation Workshop (German/English) Translation Workshop (Spanish into English) French for Professional Purposes 3 German for Professional Purposes 3 Spanish for Professional Purposes 3 AND Optional Modules Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules: Language in the Media Language Policy and Planning Teaching tools and materials - Design, evaluation and practice. France and the Second World War: Legacies of the Dark Years French General Language 3A German General Language 3A Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City Spanish General Language 3A Narrating Crises in the Spanish-Speaking World Catalan for Starters Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French Cinema French General Language 3B German General Language 3B
Careers:
This degree can open doors to exciting career opportunities in the UK and internationally. Our graduates have careers in: Education Translation and interpreting Journalism, media and public relations Government, politics and humanitarian organisations Business and commerce Public services
Tuition Fees - Year 1 £ 9,000 Tuition Fees - Year 1 £ 9,000 Tuition Fees - Year 1 £ 19,200
Entry Requirements:
Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC (UCAS tariff points 112-128). All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project. A GCSE at minimum grade C (4) in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential. All language applications will be considered on merit. Here are the requirements for International students. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
