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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time With Time Abroad
16-SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full time with time abroad
16-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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.
Students living in
England
9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
22,900 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
22,900 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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