Modern Languages with Translation Studies
Royal Holloway, University of London
Modern Languages with Translation Studies
Course Summary
If you want to focus on gaining practical skills in translation alongside fluency in French, German, Italian or Spanish, as well as a globally-aware, creative, and critical mind-set, this specially designed four-year degree programme is for you.
As a modern linguist, you will not only learn to speak and write fluently, you will also develop excellent communication and research skills and combine language proficiency with cross-cultural perspectives.
As a part of Royal Holloway’s close-knit international community based on our beautiful historic campus, you will be within easy reach of London and its wealth of cultural resources.
Whether you are an advanced or native-speaker level student when you start, by the time you graduate you will be fluent in one or two languages, confident in reading, understanding and analysing text in your chosen language(s) and English, and able to write with ease and accuracy.
In your third year you will have the opportunity to spend time working, teaching or studying abroad, where you will immerse yourself in another language and culture, truly broadening your horizons in the process.
+ On graduation you will have language and analytical skills in up to three modern languages, together with additional knowledge of culture, society and history, culture and society that will give you a valuable competitive edge in an increasingly globalised world.
+ Our research staff are engaged in research at the highest level internationally; we are in the top 10 of UK Modern Language departments for research quality and the top in London (Research Assessment Exercise 2014).
+ You can choose to specialise in one of our pathways, such as translation, visual cultures or literature, or take a wide range of options to broaden your horizons.
In the event of a no-deal Brexit, we will commit to providing 2019 and 2020 entry students with a subsidy equivalent to current Erasmus+ funding (where this would have previously been funded by the Erasmus+ scheme). To find out more visit the Erasmus+ page.
Course Details - Modules
Further information can be found here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/languages-literatures-and-cultures/modern-languages-with-translation-studies/
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course has a modular structure. Some course units are compulsory while others are elective thereby offering flexibility and choice. In years one and two, you will take a core course in translation theory and weekly practical translation classes. In the final year, you will take the full-unit Advanced Translation - Professional Practice.
Every course is assessed using a varied range of methods such as coursework and end-of-year examinations. You produce coursework such as essays, language exercises, translations, or reports at regular intervals and the marks you receive for these pieces of work count towards your final mark. We also use oral presentations and computer-based tests to assess grammar and comprehension skills in some course units. You can, to some extent, choose course units which suit your own assessment preferences.
The first year is foundational and marks do not count towards your final degree. The subsequent years do count, with more importance being given to the final year marks in order to reward progress and achievement.
Final-year students will produce a translation of a text of their choice together with a critical discussion of the theories and strategies deployed; individual tutorials are offered for these students.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code: R9Q9
Institution code: R72
Campus Name: Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including B in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at A-level or equivalent.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.
Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Including Grade B at A level in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at Higher level or equivalent.
Access course must be in a relevant subject area. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education. Grade B at A level in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Including Grade B in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at Higher Level or equivalent.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject with an A-level grade B in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at A-level or equivalent.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject area plus A Level Grade B in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at A-level or equivalent.
5,5,5, with a minimum of 32 points overall including 5 in the appropriate language(s) at Higher Level for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at Higher level or equivalent.
BTEC must be in a relevant subject with an A-level grade B in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at A-level or equivalent.
Including H3 at A level in the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Plus A Levels Grades B,B including the appropriate language for the Translations Studies advanced level language pathway.
Where students wish to take the three language option at least two must be taken at A-level or equivalent.
Requirements are as for A Levels where one non subject specified A Level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on study@royalholloway.ac.uk to discuss your situation
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%
Go onto work and study: 100%
Fees and funding
| EU | 19300.0 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| International | 19300.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations, and for those starting a degree in the academic year 2021/22, is £9,250 for that year. The fee for UK undergraduates starting in 2022/23 has not yet been confirmed.
The UK Government has confirmed that EU nationals are no longer eligible to pay the same fees as UK students, nor be eligible for funding from the Student Loans Company (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company). This means you will be classified as an international student. At Royal Holloway, we wish to support those students affected by this change in status through this transition. For eligible EU students starting their course with us in September 2022, we will award a fee reduction scholarship equivalent to 60% of the difference between the UK and international fee for your course. This will apply for the duration of your course.
Fees for international students may increase year-on-year in line with the rate of inflation. The policy at Royal Holloway is that any increases in fees will not exceed 5% for continuing students. For further information see fees and funding (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/) and our terms and conditions (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/admissions-policy-and-procedures/).
Other essential costs:
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
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