Program Overview

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Modern Languages with Translation

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Overview

Our Modern Languages with Translation degree is designed for all language learners. You can choose from two routes: beginners, or intermediate.

What you will study

You can join with no previous language study, choosing from French, Japanese, or Spanish. We'll support you to go from beginner to fluent during your course.

If you already have language skills and want to advance your proficiency we'll support you to achieve an advanced level (C1) in your chosen language (French or Spanish). You can choose one or more of these languages at the appropriate levels.

Alongside your modern language studies, you’ll gain skills for working and living globally. You'll explore global identities, customs and even humour. You'll also gain translation skills valued by businesses worldwide. You can study modules from Business, International Relations, Politics and Education, including Marketing Management or Violence, Militarism and Terrorism.

You can choose to study abroad for a year, or you can finish your degree in 3 years and leave travel and work until after you graduate.

Course Details

UCAS code

Q150

Start dates

• September 2025
• September 2026

Duration

• Full time: 3 years or 4 years with a placement year
• Part time: 6 years or 7 years with a placement year

Location

• Headington

School(s)

• School of Education, Humanities and Languages

Course Structure

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Culture, Identity & Society
  • Understanding Languages and Translation
  • Language Study
• Optional modules:
  • Placement 1: Understanding Education
  • Foundations of Marketing
  • Global Challenges in International Relations
  • Politics in Comparative Perspective
  • Customs, Icons and Symbols

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • Cultural Competence for the World of Work
  • Translation as Intercultural Communication
  • Language Study
• Optional modules:
  • Language Study Option
  • Marketing Management
  • English Language Teaching to Adults
  • Language, Culture and Globalisation
  • Borders & Solidarities in World Politics
  • State and Society: Europe and the United States
  • Independent Study in Modern Languages with Translation

Optional Year Abroad

• This module offers the opportunity to study abroad, experience a new culture, and apply your skills in different contexts to enhance your employability.

Year 3 or Year 4

• Compulsory modules:
  • Researching Cross-Cultural Experiences
  • Translating Culture - Word and Image
  • Language Study
• Optional modules:
  • Placement 3: Professional Development in Practice
  • Advanced Translation Skills
  • Language Study Option
  • International Marketing
  • Tandem Language Learning
  • The politics of public space: The EU and Russia
  • Violence, Militarism and Terrorism
  • Independent Study Module

Careers

You’ll graduate with a unique combination of skills that are prized by international employers.

• Highly developed language skills - and you’ll competently speak two languages or more.
• Advanced intercultural awareness that will equip you for any transnational workplace.
• Professional specialism relevant to major international careers.
• Credible work experience on your CV.

Graduates from our language programmes have progressed into fields such as:

• Media and journalism
• Tourism and travel
• Publishing
• NGOs and international development
• Governmental and diplomatic posts
• Teaching
• Banking and insurance

Related Courses

• Japanese Studies

Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff Points: 104 - 120
• A Level: BCC - BBB
• IB Points: 29
• BTEC: DMM - DDM

English Language Requirements

Please see the University's standard English language requirements.

Credit Transfer

Many of our courses consider applications for entry part-way through the course for students who have credit from previous learning or relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

Please see the fees note:

• Home (UK) full time: £9,535
• Home (UK) part time: £1,190 per single module
• International full time: £16,750

Funding Your Studies

Financial Support and Scholarships

• Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students
• Undergraduate maintenance loans for part-time UK students
• Undergraduate maintenance loans for full-time UK students
• Undergraduate tuition fee loans for UK students
• Oxford Brookes Bursary for New Students

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.