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BA in Modern Languages and Translation

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In most cases, your Year Abroad can include a year-long teaching assistantship, or you could spend one or two semesters on a work placement approved by the University.

Our annual Careers Week includes seminars exploring diverse career paths. Speakers have come from European embassies and the EU.

In most cases, your Year Abroad can include a year-long teaching assistantship, or you could spend one or two semesters on a work placement approved by the University.

Our annual Careers Week includes seminars exploring diverse career paths. Speakers have come from European embassies and the EU.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB at A-level, including French or Spanish, or Italian. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies are accepted

EPQ with A-levels: BBB at A-level including French or Spanish or Italian + EPQ at grade B

Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction. Plus, grade B in A-level (or equivalent) in French or Spanish, or Italian

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including grade 6 in Higher Level in French, Spanish, or Italian.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma at D*DD. Plus, Grade B at A-level (or equivalent) in French or Spanish, or Italian

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • French Language (Advanced)

  • Italian Language (Advanced)

  • Spanish Language (Advanced) 1 and 2

  • Introduction to Interpreting

  • Introduction to Translating

  • Introduction to Translation Studies

  • General Translation

2 Year 2
  • French Language (Post-Advanced)

  • Italian Language (Post-Advanced)

  • Spanish Language (Post-Advanced)

  • Practical Translation

  • Electronic Tools for Translators

  • Consecutive Interpreting

  • Translation Studies

3 Year 3
  • Year Abroad

4 Year 4
  • French Language (Proficiency)

  • Italian Language (Proficiency)

  • Spanish Language (Proficiency)

  • Conference Interpreting 1

  • Advanced Translation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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