Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Full Time With Time Abroad

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16-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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This degree combines your study of two modern foreign languages with the development of sought-after translation and interpreting skills to prepare you for a career as an engaged, global citizen.Course overviewThis Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting degree focuses on developing your language skills to near-native fluency as well as equipping you with specialist and in-demand skills such as translating and interpreting.The third year of your degree will be spent abroad, so you can ...Read more

This degree combines your study of two modern foreign languages with the development of sought-after translation and interpreting skills to prepare you for a career as an engaged, global citizen.

Course overview

This Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting degree focuses on developing your language skills to near-native fluency as well as equipping you with specialist and in-demand skills such as translating and interpreting.

The third year of your degree will be spent abroad, so you can develop your language skills among native speakers and experience a different culture.

Your knowledge and skills of translation and interpreting also ensure you leave Newcastle University as a sought-after graduate with attributes highly prized by employers.

You'll become a confident multilinguist, ready to embark on your career as a global citizen.

Teaching methods

The majority of language modules are taught by native speakers. You also work in language laboratories and undertake self-study in our Language Resource Centre.

Your future

Studying for our degree in Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting will open the door to a wide variety of career paths, while adding the specific skills of translation and interpreting to your portfolio.

You may decide to embark directly upon a career in translation and interpreting, or you could follow in the tracks of some graduates, and find work in areas as diverse as tourism, marketing, management, the civil service, advertising and the media, teaching and banking.

Alternatively, if you want to study translation and interpreting further, our degree is excellent preparation for a postgraduate professional qualification.

The degree aims to provide a firm foundation for a career as a freelance translator or interpreter for agencies and commercial clients in the private or public sectors, and work in international organisations.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
30th
French Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Iberian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Iberian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Iberian Studies graduate salary
£21,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
What students say
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Eleanor
06 Feb 24

The Languages Resource Centre is a lovely building to study in and there’s so many books just for language students as well as online opportunities to practice with native..Read more

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Sarah
16 Jan 24

It has plenty of different study rooms..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Including French, German or Spanish.

Including French, German or Spanish. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to the required level is also required.

Including French, German or Spanish.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above.

Including French, German or Spanish at H2.

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, however evidence of study in the relevant languages at A Level or equivalent is also required.

Popular A-level subjects

French Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
63%
Spanish
54%
English Literature
25%
German
23%
Mathematics
19%
HESA
Iberian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Spanish
59%
French
57%
English Literature
26%
German
21%
Mathematics
20%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

22,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

22,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Eleanor
06 Feb 24
Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA (Hons)
The Languages Resource Centre is a lovely building to study in and there’s so many books just for language students as well as online opportunities to practice with native...
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Sarah
16 Jan 24
Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA (Hons)
It has plenty of different study rooms...
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