Modern Languages with Translation
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: 74Q9 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
Access to HE Diploma
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French. 5 points at Higher Level or 6 points at Standard Level (Programme B)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades BB including one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
Scottish Higher
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels grade B or above including 1 language from Spanish, German, Russian or French.
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About this course
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.
There is a strong vocational focus to this course and you will receive 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. You will also benefit from being taught by staff who have practical experience of working within the translation industry.
The exciting experience 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.
Modules
In year one you will take 120 credits worth of modules, 40 credits of which will be core translation modules. These will focus on introducing key concepts in translation and interpreting as well as language and linguistics. You must take these modules in (one of) your post-A level language(s).
Your remaining 80 credits are split as follows:
Pathway 1 (One post-A level language): you will take 20 credits of core language modules, 20 credits of core introductory subject-specific modules, and an additional 40 credits of optional modules in the appropriate subject area.
Pathway 2 (Two post-A levell languages): you will take 20 credits of core language modules and 20 credits of core introductory modules in each of your chosen languages subject areas.
Pathway 3 (One post-A levell and one beginners' language): you will take 20 credits of core language modules and 20 credits of core introductory modules in your post-A levellanguage, and 40 credits of core language modules in your beginners' language.
As with year one, in year two you will take 120 credits worth of modules, 40 credits of which will be core translation modules. You must take these modules in (one of) your post-A level language(s).
Your remaining 80 credits are split as follows:
Pathway 1: you will take 20 credits of core language modules and an additional 60 credits of optional modules in the appropriate subject area.
Pathway 2: you will take 20 credits of core language modules and 20 credits of optional modules in each of your chosen languages subject areas.
Pathway 3: you will take 20 credits of core language modules and 20 credits of optional modules in your post-A level and beginners' language.
Your third academic year is spent abroad. You will divide your time between countries where your chosen language(s) are spoken. Depending on where your placement is, you could study at one of our exchange universities, teach on the British Council assistantship programme, or undertake a work placement with a company. We encourage our students to work at a translation company wherever possible to build up relevant experience and skills for a future career in translation.
In year four you will develop command of your languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, media and linguistics. You will also take a core module in interpreting and carry out an extended translation project.
If you have followed a beginners' language programme, you may opt to focus on this language instead of your post-A level/IB language for some or all of the practical translation tasks.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
This course is also available with a foundation year.
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