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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Do you have a passion for translation? Are you looking for a career in translation or interpreting?This course offers you the opportunity to study one or two languages to degree level and gain practical experience in translation and interpreting. Study one language from post A level and opt to add another either as post A level or beginner. This course has a strong vocational focus and provides insights into practical and technical translation and interpreting. We model our translation assignments on real-life situations and you will complete at least one translation project for an external organisation.The exciting opportunity of the year abroad develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. You can teach English in a school or study at one of our partner universities. However, we encourage you to work for a translation company to further develop your practical translation skills.We offer the following language options:- Study one language post-A level: French, German, Spanish or Russian- Study two languages post-A level: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish or RussianStudy one language post A-level plus one new language from beginners' level:- Post-A level language: French, German, Spanish or Russian- Beginners': French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese or Serbian/Croatian
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:24,M:21,P:0 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A - B Grades / Points required
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level 5 in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish or Standard Level 6 (B Programme) in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
and A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
and A Level grades BB including one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels grade B or above including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£23,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£23,000 per year
Students from International
£23000 Per year
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