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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site - Cardiff
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site - Cardiff
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Our aim at the School of Modern Languages is to develop and educate our students to become ‘global citizens. In addition to developing high-level language skills, our BA Translation programme allows you to gain an in-depth intercultural understanding that encompasses a specific knowledge of the culture of the language you are studying. You will develop high-level communication and critical-thinking skills, and foster resilience and independence through time spent in immersive foreign language contexts.Translation is a major actor on the European and world stage. By studying Translation you will gain a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, making you competitive and attractive in an increasingly global workforce and opening the doors to a variety of career paths.We offer Translation for students with advanced language skills and for beginners. In terms of language acquisition, this course will enable you to develop your writing, oral and aural skills through a range of learning activities and audio-visual materials. In your first year, in addition to your language tuition, an introduction to Translation history and culture and Introduction to Translation Methods seek to provide a solid foundation for more specialised studies as you progress through your course.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - ABB Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
If you have grade B in a language at A-level you will have access to the languages Upper Elementary pathway.
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example an AAB offer would be "AAB from 3 A levels or ABB from 3 A levels and a grade A in the EPQ". Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects. If you have grade 6 in a HL language you will have access to the languages Upper Elementary pathway.
"in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Science subjects. If you have grade B in a language at A-level in combination with or in addition to the BTEC you will have access to the languages Upper Elementary pathway.If you have grade B in the relevant language A-level in addition to or in combination with a BTEC you will have access to the languages advanced pathways."
M in a T Level in any subject.
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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.
£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£22,700 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.
£22,700 per year
Students from International
£22700 Per year
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