Course Summary

**Overview** Break down barriers of language and culture with a combination of advanced language studies and training in translation and media. This distinctive and flexible course reflects the global need for skilled language and media professionals. You’ll study your chosen language to degree level, as well as choosing from a range of specialist modules in translation, media, culture, and society. You’ll explore the theory and technique of translating, and questions of style and register in a range of media and genres. You’ll also explore questions of policy, ethics and power in the translation industry and have the chance to gain exposure to how professional translators work by undertaking translation work experience. During your year abroad you’ll deepen your experience of your chosen languages and cultures by studying at local universities, taking up a teaching assistantship, or going on a suitable work placement. Students of Japanese will study at a partner university in Japan. You’ll discover new perspectives by exploring media, intercultural communication, translation and other applied language study which will help you be effective in the communication networks of today’s globalised world. **About This Course** This course combines degree level learning of French, Spanish or Japanese language with the study of translation issues and media in today’s fast-changing world. You’ll cover the theory and technique of translating, and questions of style and register in a range of specialised areas. You’ll also deal with translation issues associated with globalisation by looking at various translation types. These include the transposition of text between languages, media and genres. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience professional translation first hand by taking an optional work placement module in your final year. **Disclaimer** Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: QP9D

Institution code: E14

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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 grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese

including A in French, Spanish or Japanese

Access to Humanities & Social Sciences pathway. Other pathways are acceptable, please contact the University directly for further information. Must also hold grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese A-Level (or equivalent qualification).

including C in French, Spanish or Japanese

including Higher Level 5 in French, Spanish or Japanese

Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Must also hold grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese A-Level (or equivalent qualification).

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please contact us at https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/enquiries#chat-anchor

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

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 18000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Provider information

Norwich Research Park
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Norwich
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