MLang Modern Languages (Translation)

Bachelor's degree

In Colchester

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    4 Years

About the course
Language is fundamental to our thoughts, our relationships, and our civilisations

Through language, we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes


If you’re a high achiever with an A-level grade B in a major language, this four-year course is for you

You integrate your undergraduate and postgraduate studies into one course, graduating with an Integrated Masters in Modern Languages in four years, rather than five if the courses are taken separately


You specialise in at least two modern languages, studying one to our highest Mastery level

Language study is combined from the third year with translation, interpreting and subtitling skills

Your progress will depend on reaching target grades each year with first class work expected


In your first and second years, you study practical and thematic language modules to develop your language skills

French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish can be studied to Mastery level, with Mandarin Chinese taken as an option

These languages are all widely used in the business world and many of our graduates have developed successful global careers with international firms


Your third year is spent studying abroad with modules taken in language and translation

You carry out research relating to translation, interpreting and subtitling for your year abroad project, supported by your supervisor

This independent research project develops your ability to conduct research, work with complex sources of information in your chosen language and employ research methods

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Translation
  • Interpreting
  • Teaching
  • Project
  • Global

Course programme

Example structure
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Our courses allow you to study up to two, three or four modern languages. The language module you study depends upon your level when you arrive in the department. We are happy to accept students with no previous knowledge of the language (except for French where an A level is required if you wish to major in this language). Please refer to the progression pathway table to find out which modules are suitable for your linguistic profile.
Year 1
Advanced French (optional)
French Professional Skills (optional)
Advanced Spanish (optional)
From the Caves to Modern Graffiti: A Visual History of the Spanish Language (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Year 2
Proficiency Level French (optional)
French Cinema and Culture (optional)
Proficiency Level Spanish (optional)
Spanish and Latin American Art, Film and Music (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Final year
Principles of Translation and Interpreting
Technologies of Translation
Translation Portfolio I (French) (optional)
Interpreting Practice I (French) (optional)
Pragmatics: Discourse and Rhetoric (optional)
Subtitling: Principles and Practice
Translation Portfolio II (French) (optional)
Interpreting Practice II (French) (optional)
Year abroad
On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.
Teaching
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, discussion classes, role-plays and class presentations. In your Masters, it also includes demonstrations and learning by teaching others
We run a weekly departmental seminar, attended by both staff and students
State-of-the-art technologies and materials create an ideal learning environment
Assessment
Language abilities are assessed through role-plays, translations, essay writing, creative writing and quizzes
Written examinations are also taken for the majority of undergraduate modules at the end of each academic year
Weighted 50% coursework and 50% exams
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Additional information

You also develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and expand your linguistic and translation skills and communication proficiency in your chosen language The project is the culmination of both your undergraduate studies and preparation for your final year where you take postgraduate modules In addition to the language skills you develop, you explore themes relating to global cultures, history, and politics to gain in-depth knowledge of the countries where the languages you’re studying are spoken Topics include: World cinema Translation, interpretation and subtitling skills Popular music A visual history of language Latin American art (with reference to the University’s art collection, ESCALA) In your final year you return to Essex to study modules in translation, interpreting and subtitling at postgraduate level "The seminars have been informal and fun, and we’ve been allowed to develop our linguistic ability through several types of assignments and oral examinations At Essex, I have been particularly impressed by the number of international students and the range of activities available to students These years will undoubtedly be the best of my life " Gigi Capone, BA Modern Languages student "I loved the combination of all three practices because it provided a lot of variety and expanded my expertise in not one but several linguistic fields I also found that it struck the perfect balance between theory and practice My classes focused largely on collaborative learning in small groups which attributed to a dynamic, engaging and interesting learning environment " Jenny Higgs, MA Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling, 2014 Study abroad Unique to this course is your third year abroad project, which you carry out under supervision from an Essex academic During this year, you study abroad at one of the prestigious universities with which we have a link relating to the study of translation, learning your...

MLang Modern Languages (Translation)

£ 9,250 + VAT