Program Overview

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Languages and Translation BA Honours

Overview

Our Languages and Translation BA Honours will give you the skills, knowledge, and competencies to build a career as a professional translator.

Course Details

• UCAS Code: QR50
• Institution Code: W50
• Attendance: Full-time - September 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Campus: Regent, Central London
• UK Fees: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International Fees: £17,600 (Price per academic year)

Course Summary

On this course, you can choose from one of two main languages - French or Spanish. Depending on your entry point, you can combine the main language with another language (Arabic, Chinese, French, or Spanish) or the International Communication route.

You'll develop in-depth knowledge of language structure, register, textuality, and discourse, by applying linguistic concepts to practical translation tasks. Our activities and assessments reflect real-world tasks, so you’ll experience professionally orientated training in both generic and language-specific skills and knowledge, preparing you for a career as a professional translator, while also gaining the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development.

Course Structure

Teaching and learning take place through a combination of formal lectures, seminars, practical workshops, guided self-study, and exposure to professionally relevant simulations and real-work environments.

Assessment methods include in-class coursework, essays and projects, presentations, and oral and unseen written exams.

Year 1

• Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication OR The Arab/Chinese/French/Spanish World and the Word
• Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
• Introduction to Translation
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• World Varieties of English OR The Arab/Chinese/French/Spanish World and the Word

Year 2

• Building Translation Competence
• Difference and the Visual: Representation, Meaning and Identity OR Expressions of Arabic/Chinese/French/Spanish Culture
• Language in the Public Space OR Expressions of Arabic/Chinese/French/Spanish Culture
• Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
• Understanding Culture: Arabic/Chinese/Francophone/Hispanic Studies in Focus

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Languages and Translation with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Languages and Translation with International Experience.

Year 3

• Computer-assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Post-editing
• Final Year Project
• Identities on the Move: Arabic/Chinese/Francophone/Hispanic Studies in Focus
• Mediation in International Contexts OR Themes in Contemporary Arabic/Chinese/French and Francophone/Hispanic Studies
• Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
• Professionalising International Communication OR Themes in Contemporary Arabic/Chinese/French and Francophone/Hispanic Studies
• Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
• Towards Professional Translation
• Work Placement for Humanities

Professional Recognition

The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and a member of the Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies APTIS.

Entry Requirements

• A levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points), with a C in French or Spanish or be a proficient level speaker in French or Spanish
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in French or Spanish at HL
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
• BTEC Diploma – D*D with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4 and evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

Assessment methods include in-class coursework, essays and projects, presentations, and oral and unseen written exams.

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.

Subjects including Criminology and Sociology, English and Creative Writing, History, Languages, Politics and International Relations and Visual Culture are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities and our Regent Street Cinema.