Overview
This Translation (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University provides excellent grounding in language, culture mediation, and translation theory and practice. Enjoy the opportunity to translate multimedia texts such as advertisements, comic strips, songs and films, as well as documents from specialist areas including finance, law, IT and medicine.
Quick Facts:
- They'll equip you with the transferable professional skills required in the translation industry and give you an in-depth knowledge of translation theories, methods and procedures. You'll also study interpreting skills and learn about the various techniques used in liaison interpreting within business settings.
- As part of the degree you'll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement where you can benefit from their links with the EU Directorate General for Translation, Moscow State University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, the British Council and the United Nations.
- This Translation course offers English language combined with French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Polish or Russian.
- In particular cases, there may be the possibility to learn a further foreign language outside your translation pair.
Career opportunities:
- This degree prepares you for career opportunities in translation agencies, national and international governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the European Union, the United Nations, banks and multinational corporations as well as language service providers in general.
- Many of their graduates work as freelance translators or in an academic setting teaching foreign languages.
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Courses include:
- Cultural Awareness
- Describing Language
- Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English)
- Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English)
- Practical Resources for Translators
- Proofreading Skills
- The Translator and Culture
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Translation & Interpreting View 19 other Bachelors in Translation & Interpreting in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- A minimum grade C in three A levels or minimum grades BBC in at least two A levels in academic subjects (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
- GCSE English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) or
- An appropriate Access certificate
- You must be fluent or proficient in both languages
The Translation is available in eight language pathways paired with English. They may need to test your language proficiency in your chosen pathway. If this is the case, we will ask you to contact the course leader to arrange to take a test. They may be able to offer you the test via skype.
You may also be asked to contact the course leader for an interview. Please email the tutor to arrange this.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19500 GBP / year≈ 19500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-Time:
- UK: £2,380 per 30 credits
- Int: £4,875 per 30 credits
Living costs
London
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Funding
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