BA (Hons) Translation, Media and Modern Languages at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

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.

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll focus on developing core skills in your two languages, as well as getting a solid foundation in translation theory and practice. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introduction to Translation Studies. Year 2: Translation and Media in a Globalised World (level 5). Year Abroad: Lcs Year Abroad Module.

Career pathways

With a BA Translation, Media and Modern Languages 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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Entry requirements

A levels ABB including French, Spanish or Japanese Contextual offer: BBC including French, Spanish or Japanese BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM plus A-Level French, Spanish or Japanese. Contextual offer: DMM plus A-Level French, Spanish or Japanese. BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDM plus A-Level French, Spanish or Japanese. Contextual: DMM plus A-Level French, Spanish or Japanese. Diploma: DD plus grade B in A-Level French, Spanish or Japanese. Contextual: DD plus grade C at A level in French, Spanish or Japanese. Extended Certificate: D plus grades BB at... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4 In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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