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Translation, Media and Modern Languages BA (Hons)

University of East Anglia

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

Break down barriers of language and culture with a combination of advanced language studies and training in translation and media. This distinctive and flexible course reflects the global need for skilled language and media professionals. You’ll study your chosen languages to degree level (choosing two from French, Spanish and Japanese), as well as choose from a range of specialist modules in translation, media, culture, and society. You’ll explore the theory and technique of translating, and questions of style and register in a range of media and genres. You’ll also explore questions of policy, ethics and power in the translation industry and have the chance to gain exposure to how professional translators work by undertaking translation work experience. By exploring media, intercultural communication, translation and other applied language studies, you will discover new perspectives which will help you be effective in the communication networks of today’s globalised world.

About This Course

This unique and flexible course combines degree level learning of French, Spanish or Japanese language with the study of translation issues and media in today’s fast-changing world. Your language learning will involve reading and listening comprehension, translation from and to English, précis and paraphrase work, the study of different styles and registers, lexical exercises, and oral work. In all of these activities, you’ll use contemporary rather than literary or historical materials. You'll put theory into practice on your year abroad as you push your language and communication skills to the next level, before choosing from advanced language modules in your final year. You may have the opportunity to take a third language as a non-credit module with certification. Depending on availability you can choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Spanish, Russian and Advanced English. Alongside developing your language competence, you’ll cover the theory and technique of translating and questions of style and register in a range of specialised areas. You’ll look at issues associated with globalisation by looking at various translation types, including the transposition of text between languages, media and genres. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from a range of specialist modules in translation, media, culture and society. You’ll apply your language and translation knowledge to a range of real-world situations, engaging in authentic assessments that will help you develop a wide range of skills. These will not only include written and spoken skills, but also project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills, and leadership skills, all preparing you to engage in today's globalised world.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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A level : ABB

including grade B in French, Spanish or JapaneseContextual offer: BBC including grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese

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University information

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University of East Anglia

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

UEA is a highly-respected university offering a safe environment on the edge of the beautiful and diverse city of Norwich and traditional English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    28th out of 91 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    128 62%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    42nd

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    65th

    17

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