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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,600
Per year
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
4 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Foreign Language | Linguistics | Translation
Area of study
Langauges
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,600
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Languages and Translation with Foundation BA Honours

Overview

Our degree courses with foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us.


The foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Core modules accelerate your academic and professional development, bringing together like-minded students to think about the ‘big ideas’ within your discipline. You will also take modules from areas closely related to your chosen field, giving you the chance to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective on your course.


On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to move on to study for the Languages and Translation BA Honours degree over a further three years study.


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


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.


Alongside core modules in translation, the course offers a wide range of option modules, covering topics including international communications, world cultures, current affairs, politics and gender issues.


One of the highlights of studying languages at Westminster is the opportunity to embark on a transformative international experience. This can be tailored to your personal circumstances, and flexible opportunities could include short fully funded field trips or summer schools, a semester spent studying abroad in the second year, and/or a year-long international experience after your second year of study.


You'll benefit from studying in the heart of a multilingual city, where over 300 languages are spoken, offering unique opportunities for linguistic exploration.


As well as careers in professional translation, our graduates have found employment as interpreters, teachers (both in foreign languages and English as a foreign language), and in various other sectors including law, marketing, journalism, and the Civil Service.


We accept intermediate (post-A level) and proficient speakers in French or Spanish. This is a linguistically challenging course and we may need to assess you in order to determine your entry point and suitability.


Top reasons to study with us

  • Develop the skills you need - we offer practical and authentic translation experience, including audio-visual translation and transcreation
  • Boost your career potential – get a head start in your career with regular translation projects, career management and computer-assisted translation training
  • Choose your path – proficient speakers of French or Spanish can choose between adding another language or taking International Communication modules
  • Learn in an efficient way - our small group learning and personalised tutorial support ensure you'll be fully supported throughout your studies
  • Gain international experience - take part in a year abroad studying, working or volunteering

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.


You can find examples of how marks have been calculated and study time distributed in the past in the Teaching and Assessment section at the bottom of this page.


The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.


  • Foundation Year
  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Placement Year
  • Year 3

Subjects of study include:


  • Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
  • Imagining Global Society and Politics
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Introduction to Academic Practice
  • Living and working in Spanish speaking countries
  • Reading Identities

There are no optional or elective modules offered at Level 3, as the focus is on the development of key academic skills through a broad understanding of social sciences and humanities.


Credit Level 3


Subjects of study include:


  • 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

Credit Level 4


Subjects of study include:


  • 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

Credit Level 5


Professional experience or study abroad 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.


Subjects of study include:


  • 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

Credit Level 6


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

  • UK
    • A levels– DEE (56 UCAS Tariff points), with a C in French or Spanish or be an advanced/proficient
      ative level speaker in French or Spanish
    • T levels – 56 UCAS Tariff points with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
    • International Baccalaureate – 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by case basis + evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
    • BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
    • BTEC Diploma – MM with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish
    • Access– 56 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.


We may need to test you to ascertain your language level if you are not doing an A Level in French or Spanish.


We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.


Direct (Advanced) Entry or Transfer

Direct entry to Year 2 may be available for some of our programmes. You will need to have already successfully completed part of your undergraduate course elsewhere with the relevant number of credits of a comparable degree. Please note that admission to Year 3 is rarely granted. Applications for direct entry are made through UCAS, selecting the appropriate 'point of entry' whilst making your application e.g. for second year entry you would choose point of entry 2.


International

  • International Baccalaureate 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score.
  • Other international qualifications We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on country-specific entry requirements
  • International Foundation courses We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street. These courses are for students who don’t meet our direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out more about the different university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
  • English language requirements If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.

Fees and Funding

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

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.


How you'll be taught

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. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:


  • Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
  • Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
  • Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision

How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.


Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:


  • Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
  • Written exams: end of semester exams
  • Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

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.


Related Courses

  • French and International Communication BA Honours
  • Spanish and International Communication BA Honours
  • Spanish and English BA Honours
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