Translation with a Placement Year Abroad

*Please note: Chinese and Japanese cannot be combined with any other languages; they can only be studied on our single-language pathway.

We run two programme pathways. One for those with an A-level or equivalent competence in a modern language (Upper Elementary) and one for those with limited or no knowledge of a modern language (Elementary).

You’ll develop your writing, oral and listening skills through a range of learning activities and audio-visual materials. In addition, you’ll hone your linguistic and critical thinking skills by studying our bespoke translation modules, which have been developed by a team of experienced translation and language specialists with rich research expertise and a passion for languages. An integral part of this programme is the opportunity to spend time working or living abroad to experience life in the culture of the languages you are studying. You’ll have the choice of either studying at a partner university or completing a work placement in each semester.

On completion of this programme, you’ll have excellent practical translation skills and be a confident and independent user of one or 2 modern foreign languages. You’ll be able to speak and write fluently and accurately, and read, understand and analyse complex texts in those language(s) and in English with confidence.

If you choose to study the two language pathway, you cannot select two Elementary language modules. To study the 2 language pathway, you must be able to study a minimum of one of your language choices at Upper Elementary level (A Level of equivalent).

Distinctive Features of the Programme