BA (Hons) Translation, Media and Modern Language (with a year abroad) at University of East Anglia

Study advanced French, Spanish and/or Japanese with specialist training in translation and media and prepare to work confidently across languages, cultures and communication platforms. You’ll develop professional translation, subtitling and dubbing skills, supported by cutting-edge language‑lab technology. You’ll spend a year abroad to deepen real‑world linguistic and cultural experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Media, Language and Communication Studies  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you'll focus on developing core skills in your degree language of choice (French, Japanese, or Spanish), as well as getting a solid foundation in translation theory and practice. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introduction to Language and Communication Studies, Introduction to Translation Studies, Language, Culture and Identity, Introduction to World Languages and Cultures. Year 2: Translation and Media in a Globalised World (level 5). Year 4: Specialised Translation (spanish), Advanced Translation in Japanese, Advanced Translation (french to English). Year Abroad: Lcs Year Abroad Module.

Career pathways

With a BA Translation, Media and Modern Languages with a Year Abroad degree, you could launch the following careers: Media and communication roles (e.g., content creator, editor, communications officer): Because the degree integrates media studies and translation in global contexts, you gain cross‑media communication skills relevant to media, journalism and digital communication careers Language services and global communication: You'll graduate with high‑level linguistic competence, intercultural communication skills and experience using professional tools — ideal for roles in localisation, multilingual communication and cultural consultancy Translator (specialist, media, or audiovisual): You'll study specialist translation skills, learn how translation works across different media, and gain hands‑on subtitling and dubbing experience, all essential for professional translation careers Audiovisual translator / Subtitler / Localisation specialist: The course trains you in subtitling and dubbing using cutting‑edge audiovisual translation technologies in the language lab, giving you industry‑aligned practical skills International business, marketing and global operations: The degree develops strong communication, cultural literacy and analytical skills that employers value in global business, marketing, public relations and international‑facing roles

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