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Overview
During your BA in Applied Languages at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences you acquire outstanding language skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a multilingual context and at a professional level. You understand and can apply the principles of translation practice; you learn to compose a variety of text types in several languages and to write clearly and intelligibly for a variety of target audiences.
You acquire specialised knowledge in the field of linguistics, along with expertise relevant to your future career path. You also gain fascinating insights into different cultures and countries. Your understanding and experience of academic work will lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
Careers
The career opportunities for graduates with a BA in Applied Languages are very diverse and arise wherever communication takes place across linguistic, cultural or domain-specific borders. Potential employers include NGOs, communications agencies, language service providers, industrial companies and hotels with an international clientele and a multicultural team.
Graduates also have an increasing number of options if they want to continue their studies by taking a Master’s degree, specialising in Professional Translation, Conference Interpreting or Organisational Communication, for example.
Programme Structure
Specializations offered in this program include:
- Multilingual Communication
- Multimodal Communication
- Technical Communication and Information Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 8
TOEFL® IBT 115
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Languages Linguistics View 3 other Bachelors in Linguistics in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 8
TOEFL® IBT 115
Other requirements
General requirements
To be admitted for enrolment in this programme, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Present either a baccalaureate diploma - which may be either a Swiss general baccalaureate (in German, "gymnasiale Maturität"), a Swiss specialist baccalaureate (in German, "Fachmaturität"), a Swiss vocational baccalaureate (in German, "Berufsmaturität") - or an equivalent qualification from another country.
- Pass the aptitude test.
Tuition Fee
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International
2502 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1251 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
National
1476 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 738 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- 720 CHF per semester
- additional tuition fees for students who are not Swiss residents: CHF 500
Living costs for Zürich
1920 - 2572 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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