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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
23-SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full time
23-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Our four-year specialist BA Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting degree programme with a Year Abroad is aimed at students wanting to develop their language skills across two languages (French, German or Spanish), alongside undertaking supplementary modules in translation and interpreting. The course will provide the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare you for a professional language career in the modern world. You will spend a year abroad either studying with one of our partner universities with excellent translation and interpretation programmes , teaching at a school or undertaking a work placement. This Year Abroad will provide you with valuable experiences, boosting your student experience and employment prospects. You will benefit from access to excellent resources at our Singleton Park campus, including access to our dedicated language labs for computer-assisted translation, project management software and lectures by industry professionals. You will explore concepts of translation and interpreting, translation theory, terminology management and interpreting for business, health or law. Outside of your studies you can further connect with native speakers through our many clubs and societies including the French, German and Hispanic Societies and our weekly language cafes where you will get the chance to interact with native speakers in the languages you are studying. Modern languages at Swansea is ranked top 10 in the UK and 3rd in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2023). Research in Modern Languages at Swansea has been rated as internationally excellent and world-leading (REF 2021). Our graduates develop many transferable skills and go on to have successful careers in education, translation and interpreting, journalism and public relations, government and humanitarian organisations, business and commerce, and public services. Find out more about our course at:https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages-translation-interpretation/
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:18 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to Humanities Course.
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C
International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.
Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£19,200 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.
£19,200 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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