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Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting

Course summary

Our three-year BA Modern Languages degree programme is aimed at students wanting to develop their language skills in French, German or Spanish. You will be able to choose from a flexible range of modules looking at areas such as film, gender studies, medieval and early modern literature, theatre studies and translation. You will benefit from access to excellent resources at our Singleton Park campus, including access to our dedicated language labs and weekly language cafes where you will get the chance to interact with native speakers in the languages you are studying. Outside of your studies you can further connect with native speakers through our many clubs and societies including the French, German and Hispanic Societies. Modern languages at Swansea is ranked 6th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024). Research in Modern Languages at Swansea has been rated as internationally excellent and world-leading (REF 2021). Our graduates develop many transferable skills and go on to have successful careers in education, translation and interpreting, journalism and public relations, government and humanitarian organisations, business and commerce, and public services. Find out more about our courses at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages/

Modules

Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages-education/ Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Grammar and Meaning in Translation and Interpreting In your second year and third year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, from a large range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • World Englishes • French Language • German Language • Spanish Language • Hispanic Identities For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages-translation-interpretation/

Assessment method

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Presentations • Group Work • Oral Examinations Throughout your undergraduate Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/modern-lang-translation-interpretation/ba-modern-languages-translation-interpretation/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
Q909
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting at Swansea University - UCAS