Translation (BA) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Translation is a major actor on the world stage. It is also one of the most fundamental of human activities, allowing us to interact with one another within and across cultures.   


On our 3-year Translation (BA) programme, you’ll develop the ability to translate and mediate between languages, cultures and communities. You’ll gain high-level language and communication skills, excellent intercultural and critical-thinking competences, as well as an in-depth understanding of the professional contexts of translation.  


You can choose to study this 3-year translation programme with either French or Spanish. You may also choose to study both languages provided you have an A-level or equivalent in at least one of them. 


We run two programme pathways: one for those with an A-level or equivalent competence in a modern language (Upper Elementary) and one for those with limited or no knowledge of a modern language (Elementary). 


You’ll develop your writing, oral and listening skills through a range of learning activities and audio-visual materials. In addition, you’ll hone your linguistic and critical thinking skills by studying our bespoke translation modules, which have been developed by a team of experienced translation and language specialists with rich research expertise and a passion for languages. 


On completion of this programme, you’ll have excellent practical translation skills and will be a confident and independent user of 1 or 2 modern foreign languages. You’ll be able to write fluently and accurately, and read, understand and analyse complex texts in those language(s) and in English with confidence. 


You’ll acquire a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, making you competitive and attractive in an increasingly global workforce and opening the doors to a variety of other career paths.  


This is a 3-year degree without a compulsory Year Abroad.  However, you have the option to transfer to our 4-year BA Translation with a Placement Year Abroad programme if the Year Abroad becomes more attractive to you as you study. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Translation is a major actor on the world stage. It is also one of the most fundamental of human activities, allowing us to interact with one another within and across cultures.   


On our 3-year Translation (BA) programme, you’ll develop the ability to translate and mediate between languages, cultures and communities. You’ll gain high-level language and communication skills, excellent intercultural and critical-thinking competences, as well as an in-depth understanding of the professional contexts of translation.  


You can choose to study this 3-year translation programme with either French or Spanish. You may also choose to study both languages provided you have an A-level or equivalent in at least one of them. 


We run two programme pathways: one for those with an A-level or equivalent competence in a modern language (Upper Elementary) and one for those with limited or no knowledge of a modern language (Elementary). 


You’ll develop your writing, oral and listening skills through a range of learning activities and audio-visual materials. In addition, you’ll hone your linguistic and critical thinking skills by studying our bespoke translation modules, which have been developed by a team of experienced translation and language specialists with rich research expertise and a passion for languages. 


On completion of this programme, you’ll have excellent practical translation skills and will be a confident and independent user of 1 or 2 modern foreign languages. You’ll be able to write fluently and accurately, and read, understand and analyse complex texts in those language(s) and in English with confidence. 


You’ll acquire a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, making you competitive and attractive in an increasingly global workforce and opening the doors to a variety of other career paths.  


This is a 3-year degree without a compulsory Year Abroad.  However, you have the option to transfer to our 4-year BA Translation with a Placement Year Abroad programme if the Year Abroad becomes more attractive to you as you study. 

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+
69+
30+
26+
1320+
80+
176+
GCSE and other essential requirements

You must have or be working towards:
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.

We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.
We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
24,700 GBP

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