BA (Hons) Languages and Translation at University of Westminster

Programme overview

BA Honours training professional translators, with French or Spanish as the main language, combinable with another language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Spanish) or an International Communication route depending on entry point. Applies linguistic concepts to practical translation tasks, with computer-assisted translation training and an optional year studying, working or volunteering abroad.

Duration: 3 years full-time (placement/year abroad option; part-time day also offered) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to Translation, Building Translation Competence, Towards Professional Translation and language-specific World and the Word modules; pathway and option modules include Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication, World Varieties of English, Expressions of French/Spanish/Arabic/Chinese Culture, Language in the Public Space and Computer-assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Post-editing.

Career pathways

Professional translation, interpreting, teaching (foreign languages and English as a foreign language), law, marketing, journalism and the Civil Service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) with a C in French or Spanish or be a proficient speaker of French or Spanish; T levels 96 UCAS Tariff points with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish; International Baccalaureate 96 UCAS Tariff points including at least 4 at Higher Level in French or Spanish; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM or BTEC Diploma DD with evidence of successful modern foreign language learning in French or Spanish; Access course 96 UCAS Tariff points with the same evidence. Applicants without an A level in French or Spanish may be tested to establish language level. Combinations of listed qualifications welcome. English language (if first language is not English): IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time / 5 years part-time

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