Modern Languages with Translation BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham

Course overview

Do you have a passion for translation? Are you looking for a career in translation or interpreting?

This course offers you the opportunity to study one or two languages to degree level and gain practical experience in translation and interpreting. Study one language from post A level and opt to add another either as post A level or beginner.

This course has a strong vocational focus and provides insights into practical and technical translation and interpreting. We model our translation assignments on real-life situations and you will complete at least one translation project for an external organisation.

The exciting opportunity of the year abroad develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. You can teach English in a school or study at one of our partner universities. However, we encourage you to work for a translation company to further develop your practical translation skills.

We offer the following language options:

Study one language post-A level: French, German, Spanish or Russian

Study two languages post-A level: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish or Russian

Study one language post A-level plus one new language from beginners' level:

Post-A level language: French, German, Spanish or Russian

Beginners': French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese or Serbian/Croatian

Year abroad

Opportunity to spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen language(s) and culture(s)

Careers overview

Studying languages can open up a world of opportunities. From banking to charities and from teaching to MI5, businesses and organisations across the globe seek to employ language specialists.

During this degree youll be able to choose from a wide range of modules, allowing you to tailor your studies around personal interests. In doing so youll start to identify potential career paths and begin to discover your areas of professional interest.

In addition to language skills, youll develop transferable skills highly sought after by employers such as confident communication skills, strict attention to detail and the ability to work within different cultures and organisational styles.

Combining language studies with translation studies develops your practical skills in addition to a portfolio of work which will be invaluable when seeking employment.