BA (Hons) Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting at Swansea University

Programme overview

This specialist degree builds language skills in up to two languages alongside theoretical, practical, technical and vocational translation and interpreting skills, including language technologies. French, German and Spanish are available at beginner, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels, with Italian and Chinese beginner modules from the second year.

Department: School of Culture and Communication | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are Foundations of Language: Words, Structure and Context and Computer Assisted Translation, with a pair of language modules in French, German or Spanish at the appropriate level and Cultural Perspectives in Modern Languages.

Career pathways

Graduates work in translation and interpreting, advertising and marketing, management consultancy and business analysis, education, journalism, media and public relations, government and humanitarian organisations, business and commerce, and public services.

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Entry requirements

A level typical offer ABB-BBC. BTEC DDM-DMM. UK Access in Humanities or Social Sciences: minimum 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3. T Levels: Merit. Mixed qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications. International Baccalaureate: 32 points. GCSE grade C/4 in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,150 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition; international fees rise by 3% for each subsequent year of study Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry)

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