Modern Languages and Translation - BA (Hons)

University of Leicester

A career in translation or interpreting can be exciting and rewarding, and our Modern Languages and Translation BA will help you gain the skills you need while studying a foreign language in depth. As an advanced language learner you will immediately start translating and interpreting into your target language. Leicester is one of the top ten places in the UK to study Modern Languages (The Guardian University Guide 2021) and we rank high for student satisfaction in the annual National Student Survey.You will study one language at Advanced level (choose from French, Italian, or Spanish). Throughout the course you will divide your time equally between studying translation and interpreting in theory and in practice, and developing your language proficiency, whilst learning about the social, political, and cultural forces that have shaped that country.At the end of your first year, you attend one of our partly-funded two-week summer schools. This immersive experience includes language tuition, cultural and social activities and accommodation with a local family.Year Abroad: 4,550 which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee