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BA Translation Studies (100% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students of translation studies study the theory and practice of the written transmission of general and specialist texts into another language. In addition, they learn about the topics and strategies of multi-lingual culture mediation.

Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages  |  Department: Institute of Translation and Interpreting  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught and Deutsch und die gewählten Fremdsprachen-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Bachelor’s degree programme in translation studies is a modular programme. Teaching and learning content is presented in various teaching formats: lectures, preparatory seminars, main seminars and practice classes.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with no admission restrictions. Language of instruction: Deutsch und die gewählten Fremdsprachen.

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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