Translation

About this programme

Focus on translation as professional practice combined with rigorous academic training on the cultural, social and political significance of translation. Transfer to a 4-year programme which includes a year abroad if it fits your goals and aspirations. Learn from native and near-native speakers through interactive teaching that combines face-to-face learning with digital tools to build your language skills and confidence. Practice your language skills beyond the classroom through conversation classes, language cafés, student societies and cultural activities that help you feel at home. A structured skills programme embeds academic, transferable and employability skills into learning from the beginning. Translation is a major actor on the world stage. It is also one of the most fundamental of human activities, allowing us to interact with one another within and across cultures. On our 3-year BA Translation programme, you’ll develop the ability to translate and mediate between languages, cultures and communities. You’ll gain high-level language and communication skills, excellent intercultural and critical-thinking competences, as well as an in-depth understanding of the professional contexts of translation. 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 lingui