Our internationally recognised BA Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting with a Year Abroad gives you the opportunity to study two languages including French, German, and Spanish, with a year spent between the countries where your languages are spoken. Some 91% of our Languages, Translation and Interpreting graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from HE survey 2015) and 84% of our students achieved a 1st class or 2.1 honours degree in 2017/18. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, this four-year course offers intensive language tuition accompanied by specialist translation and interpreting modules taught by research experts. You will study concepts of translation and interpreting, translation theory, computer-assisted translation, terminology management, dialogue interpreting and interpreting for business, health or law, opening up exciting career opportunities all over the world. Our graduates have gone onto careers in translation and interpreting for education, business, media and public relations, as well as careers in politics, alongside humanitarian organisations and in public services. During the course of your studies, you will also have lectures from industry professionals covering translation project workflow, organisation, project management software, and job application procedures. Your third year will be spent abroad, studying at universities that offer excellent translation and interpreting programmes to further develop and refine your language and translation techniques and thus enhance your career prospects. You will gain excellent oral and writing skills and learn to present your ideas in a range of formats. You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions. Our programme includes various forms of assessment and we place great value on teamwork through seminars, tutorials, and group presentations, which encourage time-management and interpersonal skills that are highly valued in the employment market. We boast a Conference Interpreting Suite, computer labs are equipped with the latest versions of leading translation software tools, and a virtual learning environment incorporating mobile apps and online videos to further enhance your independent study. In addition to formal classes, you can develop your skills at weekly ‘language cafés’, which bring you together with exchange students who are native speakers of the languages you are studying. This programme has a strong Welsh-medium provision and students who wish to pursue their studies in Welsh can apply for a scholarship through Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Please visit our course page for more information: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/artsandhumanities/modern-languages-translation-and-interpreting/ba-modenlangtrans-q910/ We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.

You will study six modules each year to include compulsory and optional modules. Module selection options may change. See https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/artsandhumanities/modern-languages-translation-and-interpreting/ba-modenlangtrans-q910/ for details.

Assessment of the Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting programme is underpinned by Swansea University Assessment Policies and Swansea University's current Learning and Teaching strategy, i.e. 'ensuring all teaching and assessment is inclusive, accessible to all students and that inclusivity is embedded within programmes of study and learner support'. All students will be provided with detailed information regarding assessment and reassessment within module handbooks, programme handbook and College handbook on our Virtual Learning Platform, Canvas. Comprehensive assessment guidelines and marking criteria, including marking grids, for all assessments will be available via Canvas. The assessments are linked to the overall programme aims and to the learning outcomes for each module. A range of assessment methods will be used to assess knowledge, intellectual skills, practical skills and transferable skills across all levels. These include, but are not limited to short written work, essays, research reports, reflections, presentations, research proposals, portfolios, written and oral examinations. These multiple forms of assessment will be used to meet the diverse learning styles and previous educational experiences of students. Students will receive written feedback for all summative assessments followed by verbal clarification (individual/group) as required. In addition, students will receive feedback on formative assessment and class time will be set aside for exam preparation and feedback. The programme team will provide feedback within a three week period as per University policy and students will be encouraged to access and read their feedback. In addition, assessment submission and exam dates will be staggered allowing students to benefit from feedback in advance of the next submission. All students will have access to the College assessment timetable via Canvas. Assessment of the Study Abroad placement learning activity will be the responsibility of the partner university / British Council for EFL teaching placement / work placement or volunteering opportunity provider. The Year Abroad Coordinator team will work closely with external partners to obtain and identify any positive or negative feedback. The module convenor will work with the Disability Office and the programme director to ensure that individual needs are met. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternative arrangements for assessment in conjunction with the student.

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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.

Course code: Q910

Institution code: S93

Campus Name: Singleton Park Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Our preferred offer is BBB at A-level or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement.

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Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 95%

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Singleton Park
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