Interpreting and Translation BA Honours
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My tutors have been working in this field for years. Their experience and knowledge simply amazes me.
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Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
October
Interested in working as a professional interpreter and translator? Here is the perfect program for you.
This bachelor's degree is designed to show you the main needs of this big industry, while we prepare you to face them with the best techniques and strategies.
Global migration has increased, that's why translators and interpreters are in high demand, but during this program you will study them both in a same level by combining language classes with the study of new theories. All this taught by important teachers, trained and recognized in this market.
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About this course
We focus on building your professional competencies through placements and an exciting study abroad option, and our tutors will support you to make a successful and achievable career plan. Our team of highly qualified visiting lecturers teach specialist subjects, such as legal or medical interpreting, computer aided translation and audiovisual translation, ensuring you consistently gain the highest standard of teaching and learning.
Our unrivalled range of language combinations include English and Arabic, English and French, English and German, English and Italian, English and Mandarin Chinese, English and Polish, English and Russian, English and Spanish, and English and Turkish. More combinations can be offered subject to student demand.
Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, portfolio or audition.
Reviews
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My tutors have been working in this field for years. Their experience and knowledge simply amazes me.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Eszter Sonyak
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 13 years
Subjects
- Translation
- Interpreting
- Self assessment
- IT
- English
- Public
- Industry
- Part Time
- Full Time
- Skills and Training
- Russian
- Health
- Language
- Legal
- Mandarin Chinese
- Public service
- Electronic tools
- Spanish
Course programme
You will learn to move confidently between different types of texts from film scripts to business reports to legal documents. In response to new requirements for working in the translation industry, we provide you with the knowledge and skills to use professional electronic tools available to translators, such as SDL Trados (computer assisted translation software) and WinCAPS (subtitling software).
We offer an unrivalled range of language combinations, including: English and Arabic; English and French; English and German, English and Italian, English and Mandarin Chinese, English and Polish, English and Russian, English and Spanish, English and Turkish. More combinations are offered subject to student demand.
Course pathways:
There are a number of pathways available to undertake the course on a full or part time basis between 3 - 4 years:
- 3 year full time pathway
- 3 year part time pathway
- 4 year full time pathway
Year 1
- Introduction to Interpreting compulsory
- Introducing to Translation compulsory
- Core concepts in Language Transfer compulsory
- Professional and Research Skills compulsory
- Translation and Interpreting Theory compulsory
- Practical Translation compulsory
- Translation Technologies compulsory
- Introduction to Public Service Interpreting compulsory
- Research in Language Transfer compulsory
- Internship Module – compulsory
- Choose two out of the following optional modules:
- Public Service Interpret: Legal Option
- Public Service Interpret: Health Optiopn
- Diploma in Translation Preparation
- Localisation
Year 1
- Introduction to Interpreting compulsory
- Introduction to Translation – compulsory
- Professional and Research Skills
- Core Concepts in Language Transfer
- Practical Translation
- Introduction to Conference and Public Service Interpreting
- Translation and Interpreting Theory
- Translation Technologies
- Internship Module
Research in Language Transfer
Choose two out of the following optional modules:
- Public Service Interpreting: Legal Option
- Public Service Interpreting: Health Option
- Diploma in Translation Preparation
- Localisation
Year 1
- Introduction to Interpreting compulsory
- Introduction to Translation – compulsory
- Core Concepts in Language Transfer
- Professional and Research Skills
- Translation and Interpreting Theory
- Practical Translation
- Translation Technologies
- Introduction to Public Service Interpreting
Choose one of the following options:
Work placement
- Work Place Experience Year long (90 credits)
- Self Assessment
- Study abroad
- Study abroad Year long (90 credits)
- Self Assessment
- Work placement and Study abroad
- Work Place Experience Half Year (45 credits)
- Study Abroad Half Year (45 credits)
- Self Assessment
Research in Language Transfer
Internship Module
Choose two out of the following optional modules:
- Public Service Interpret: Legal Option
- Public Service Intrepret: Health Option
- Diploma in Translation Preparation
- Localisation
Additional information
£11,500 per year
Interpreting and Translation BA Honours