Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting with a Year Abroad

The demand for translators and interpreters is growing rapidly as more companies, institutions and people do business globally but expect to use services in their own language.

Our specialist Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting degree with a Year Abroad will provide you with excellent language skills in either one or two languages (French, German and Spanish), as well as theoretical, vocational and practical translation and interpreting skills.

French, German and Spanish can be studied at the following levels and in the following combinations:

• Two advanced languages: suitable for you if you have an A-level or equivalent qualification / experience in both languages. • One advanced language and one beginner’s language: suitable for you if you have an A-level in a single language, and wish to continue with that language, while adding a second language to your skillset. • One advanced language: suitable for you if you have an A-level or equivalent qualification / experience and wish to focus exclusively on one language.

On completion of this programme, you will have a critical understanding of translation and interpreting in different specialist areas and contexts, as well as a high level of proficiency in your selected languages.

Modern Languages at Swansea is ranked:

• 1st in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025) • 1st for Learning Opportunities (NSS 2024)* • 2nd for Teaching (NSS 2024)* • 2nd for Student Voice (NSS 2024)** • 5th in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2025)

A. Based on the average positivity score across questions 5 to 9 in the NSS 2024, when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide. B. Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 202,4 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide. C. Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2024, when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.

This programme also includes a year abroad, spent in the country or countries of the language or languages studied (expected proficiency C1 on the Common European Framework for Languages Scale). Your year abroad, at one of our partner institutions, allows you to hone your language and intercultural awareness, essential to translation and interpreting.

This programme is open to native speakers of the languages on offer, who may choose to learn a second or third language as per the combinations listed above. Students may also wish to study their first language, with a view to becoming a professional interpreter or translator in their country of origin.