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Key Course Details

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4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad
UCAS Code
Q910
Mode of Study
Campus Based
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BBB
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Singleton Park Campus
Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1
Sep 2021 £ 9,000
4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad
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Q910
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BBB
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Singleton Park Campus
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Sep 2021 £ 16,950
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Course Overview

On our new Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting degree with a year abroad, you can explore two languages, along with translation and interpreting, opening doors to exciting potential careers around the world.

As well as developing your language skills in French, German or Spanish, you will gain knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a career in translation or interpreting.

You will also spend a year abroad, studying in one of our partner institutions with excellent translation and interpretation programmes – an exciting and valuable opportunity, which will further boost your student experience and your employment prospects.

Why Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting at Swansea?

Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula:

  • You will be taught by research experts who specialize in translation and interpreting and also computer-assisted translation;
  • You will have translation work experience, including lectures by industry professionals presenting translation project workflow and organization of the translation business, project management software, and job application procedures;
  • You will have an academic mentor who will provide you with any support you may need.
  • Modern Languages is ranked Top 20 for Career Prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2021
  • German is ranked 8th in National Student Survey (NSS) 2020.
  • French ranked 8th for graduate prospects - The Times Good University Guide 2020

Your Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Experience

If you are considering a career in translation or interpreting, this degree provides a foundation of the knowledge, skills and professional practice you will need.

You will have two working languages, usually taking one from beginner level. As you improve your competence in the languages, you will gain a deeper understanding of the cultures and societies where these languages are used.

You will explore concepts of translation and interpreting, translation theory, computer-assisted translation, translation project, terminology management and interpreting for business, health or law.

You will also study abroad for a year at a university offering excellent translation and interpreting programmes to further develop your language and translation techniques and boost your career prospects.

Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Employment Opportunities

This degree can open doors to exciting career opportunities in the UK and internationally.

Our graduates have careers in:

  • education
  • translation and interpreting
  • journalism, media and public relations
  • government, politics and humanitarian organisations
  • business and commerce
  • public services

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Modules

See list of modules below:

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MLT101 Period September-January20Grammar and Meaning in Translation and Interpreting
MLT100 Period January-June20Concepts in Translation and Interpreting
Optional Modules
TWO LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES 

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select language modules at the appropriate level, two languages 4 credits in each language. You MUST NOT select two languages at beginners level. Choose English or Welsh medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MLF101 Period September-January20French for Beginners I
MLF101W Period September-January20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr I
MLF160A Period September-January20French Language 1A
MLF160AW Period September-January20Iaith Ffrangeg 1A
MLG108 Period September-January20German for Beginners I
MLG160A Period September-January20German Language 1A
MLI111 Period September-January20Italian for Beginners I
MLI160A Period September-January20Italian Language 1A
MLS130 Period September-January20Spanish for Beginners I
MLS130W Period September-January20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)
MLS160A Period September-January20Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW Period September-January20Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLF102 Period January-June20French for Beginners II
MLF102W Period January-June20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr II
MLF160B Period January-June20French Language 1B
MLF160BW Period January-June20Iaith Ffrangeg 1B
MLG109 Period January-June20German for Beginners II
MLG160B Period January-June20German Language 1B
MLI112 Period January-June20Italian for Beginners II
MLI160B Period January-June20Italian Language 1B
MLS131 Period January-June20Spanish for Beginners II
MLS131W Period January-June20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)
MLS160B Period January-June20Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW Period January-June20Iaith Sbaeneg 1B
OR
ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES 

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You may only select from this pathway if you have a native language which is not English. Select 40 credits in your non native language at the appropriate level.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MLF101 Period September-January20French for Beginners I
MLF101W Period September-January20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr I
MLF160A Period September-January20French Language 1A
MLF160AW Period September-January20Iaith Ffrangeg 1A
MLG108 Period September-January20German for Beginners I
MLG160A Period September-January20German Language 1A
MLI111 Period September-January20Italian for Beginners I
MLI160A Period September-January20Italian Language 1A
MLS130 Period September-January20Spanish for Beginners I
MLS130W Period September-January20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)
MLS160A Period September-January20Spanish Language 1A
MLS160AW Period September-January20Iaith Sbaeneg 1A
MLF102 Period January-June20French for Beginners II
MLF102W Period January-June20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr II
MLF160B Period January-June20French Language 1B
MLF160BW Period January-June20Iaith Ffrangeg 1B
MLG109 Period January-June20German for Beginners II
MLG160B Period January-June20German Language 1B
MLI112 Period January-June20Italian for Beginners II
MLI160B Period January-June20Italian Language 1B
MLS131 Period January-June20Spanish for Beginners II
MLS131W Period January-June20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)
MLS160B Period January-June20Spanish Language 1B
MLS160BW Period January-June20Iaith Sbaeneg 1B
AND
OPTIONAL MODULES 

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40 credits across both teaching blocks. If you select MLE110 you must also select MLT111. If English is your native language you must not select MLE110 or MLE111.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
ALE120 Period September-January20Studying the English Language
ALE108 Period January-June20Language Teaching Methodology
ML-102 Period January-June20Modern European Film: Themes and Perspectives
ML-150 Period January-June20Modern Languages - Introduction to Language Teaching

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MLT201 Period September-January10Introduction to the Theory of Translation
MLT202 Period January-June10Computer-Assisted Translation
MLT207 Period January-June20Dialogue Interpreting
Optional Modules
TWO LANGUAGES PATHWAY - LANGUAGE MODULES 

Choose Exactly 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 40 credits in each of your languages at the appropriate level. Choose English or Welsh medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MLF260A Period September-January20French Language 2A
MLF260AW Period September-January20Iaith Ffrangeg 2A
MLF270A Period September-January20Intermediate French Language 2A
MLG260A Period September-January20German Language 2A
MLG270A Period September-January20Intermediate German Language 2A
MLI260A Period September-January20Italian Language 2A
MLI270A Period September-January20Intermediate Italian Language 2A
MLS260A Period September-January20Spanish Language 2A
MLS270A Period September-January20Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW Period September-January20Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLF210 Period January-June10French Translation Workshop 2
MLF210W Period January-June10Gweithdy Cyfieithu
MLF260B Period January-June10French Language 2B
MLF260BW Period January-June10Iaith Ffrangeg 2B
MLF270B Period January-June20Intermediate French Language 2B
MLG210 Period January-June10German Translation Workshop 2
MLG260B Period January-June10German Language 2B
MLG270B Period January-June20Intermediate German Language 2B
MLI210 Period January-June10Translation Workshop (Italian/English)
MLI260B Period January-June10Italian Language 2B
MLI270B Period January-June20Intermediate Italian Language 2B
MLS210 Period January-June10Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B Period January-June10Spanish Language 2B
MLS270B Period January-June20Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW Period January-June20Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B
OR
ONE LANGUAGE PATHWAY 

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You may only select from this pathway if your native language is not English. Select 40 credits in your non native language at the appropriate level. Choose English or Welsh medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MLF260A Period September-January20French Language 2A
MLF260AW Period September-January20Iaith Ffrangeg 2A
MLF270A Period September-January20Intermediate French Language 2A
MLG260A Period September-January20German Language 2A
MLG270A Period September-January20Intermediate German Language 2A
MLI260A Period September-January20Italian Language 2A
MLI270A Period September-January20Intermediate Italian Language 2A
MLS260A Period September-January20Spanish Language 2A
MLS270A Period September-January20Intermediate Spanish Language A
MLS270AW Period September-January20Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2A
MLF210 Period January-June10French Translation Workshop 2
MLF210W Period January-June10Gweithdy Cyfieithu
MLF260B Period January-June10French Language 2B
MLF260BW Period January-June10Iaith Ffrangeg 2B
MLF270B Period January-June20Intermediate French Language 2B
MLG210 Period January-June10German Translation Workshop 2
MLG260B Period January-June10German Language 2B
MLG270B Period January-June20Intermediate German Language 2B
MLI210 Period January-June10Translation Workshop (Italian/English)
MLI260B Period January-June10Italian Language 2B
MLI270B Period January-June20Intermediate Italian Language 2B
MLS210 Period January-June10Spanish Translation Workshop 2
MLS260B Period January-June10Spanish Language 2B
MLS270B Period January-June20Intermediate Spanish Language B
MLS270BW Period January-June20Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B
AND
OPTIONAL MODULES 

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Modules must be equally spread across both Teaching Blocks

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
ALE202 Period September-January20Sociolinguistics
MLF220 Period September-January20Paris
MLG208 Period September-January20Improving your German with Poetry
MLS208 Period September-January20Barcelona/Buenos Aires
ML-250 Period January-June20Teaching Modern Foreign Languages to Young Learners 2
MLG202 Period January-June20Vienna Underground: Subterranean Views of a Twentieth-Century City

Year 3 (Level 5S)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules
 

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : This module is compulsory for all students pursuing a degree involving a foreign language. It gives students the opportunity to increase their language skills and familiarize themselves with other culture(s).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
ML-R00 Period September-June120Year Abroad (Languages/Translation)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MLT317 Period September-June20Translation Work Experience for BA Students
MLT330 Period September-January20Interpreting - Local Government Option
MLT318 Period January-June20Terminology Management
Optional Modules
Compulsory Selective 

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students select Professional Purposes in each of their languages (20 credits).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MLF300 Period January-June10French for Professional Purposes 3
MLG350 Period January-June10German for Professional Purposes 3
MLI302 Period January-June10Italian for Professional Purposes 3
MLS304 Period January-June10Spanish for Professional Purposes 3
AND
Optional Modules 

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits balanced across semesters.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MLF313 Period September-January20French Language 3A
MLF313W Period September-January20Iaith Ffrangeg 3A
MLG313 Period September-January20German Language 3A
MLI313 Period September-January20Italian Language 3A
MLS313 Period September-January20Spanish Language 3A
MLS313W Period September-January20Iaith Sbaeneg 3A
ML-322 Period January-June20From Page to Screen: Adapting the European Classics
MLF330B Period January-June10French General Language 3B
MLF330BW Period January-June10Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3B
MLG301B Period January-June10German General Language 3B
MLI301B Period January-June10Italian General Language 3B
MLS300B Period January-June10Spanish General Language 3B
MLS300BW Period January-June10Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3B

Entry Requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Applicants need at least one modern foreign language A-level qualification (B1 level on the CEFR).

Here are the requirements for International students.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

How You're Taught

Covid 19 Update - Please see the 'Covid Update for Learning and Teaching' expander below.

In the first year of study, you will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Assessment will be coursework, essay and examination.

In the second year, you will learn through seminars and group-work. Assessment will be varied including coursework, essays, group presentations and examination.

In the final year, you will undertake independent study through research methods, a dissertation or practice portfolio and also be taught through seminars and group-work. Assessment includes independent research dissertation, independent presentation, coursework and examination.

Our learning and teaching enhances your key skills that employers look for in graduates as follows:

  • Self-Management (attending classes, meeting deadlines, preparing for seminars, dissertation)
  • Teamworking (group presentations, group seminars, study trips and projects)
  • Customer awareness (study abroad, internships, work placements, student experience)
  • Problem solving (essay writing, research, examinations)
  • Communication and literacy (essays, examinations, presentations, project work, dissertation)
  • Numeracy skills (data analysis, statistics, graphs, datasets)
  • Information technology (Blackboard, essays, examinations, presentations, social media)

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
  • Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
  • Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
  • A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
  • An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Meet Your Lecturers

  • Susanne Arenhovel
  • Ariotti, Chiara (Ms)
  • Professor Tom Cheesman
  • Dr Lloyd Davies
  • Dr Giovanna Donzelli
  • Salwa El-Awa
  • Dr Maria Fernandez-Parra
  • Ms Christiane Güenther
  • Dr Brigid Haines
  • Mr Julien Hamilton-Hart
  • Dr Gregory Herman
  • Dr Kathryn Jones
  • Mrs Ute Keller-Jenkins
  • Dr Joanne Langley
  • Dr Federico Lopez-Terra
  • Dr Geraldine Lublin
  • Huicong Luo (Tanya)
  • Mrs Tanya May
  • Dr Rocio Perez Tattam
  • Professor Julian Preece
  • Dr Aled Rees
  • Mrs Adriana Rizzo-Dunnage
  • Dr Catherine Rodgers
  • Dr Patricia Rodriguez-Martinez
  • Professor Andy Rothwell
  • Sophie Rouys
  • Dr Joanna Rydzewska
  • Dr Sabrina Wang
  • Dr Alison Williams

Tuition Fees

Start Date UK EU International
September 2020 £ 9,000 £ 9,000 £ 16,450
September 2021 £ 9,000 £ 16,950 £ 16,950

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

EU Transitional Bursary available for September 2021.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

  • Travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

  • Academic writing
  • Maths and statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Note taking
  • Revision, memory and exam techniques
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Enrolment on a programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad. To learn more about study abroad, visit our Go Global webpages.

International summer programmes are open to students from all colleges. Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Canada and across Europe. For more information about programmes and eligibility visit our Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Covid Update for Learning and Teaching

Covid Update for Learning and Teaching

We have made some changes to the way that we teach this year, with more activities taking place online than usual.

The University calendar runs in teaching blocks. Teaching block one (TB1) runs from September until January and during this block, for this year, you will be taught in a ‘blended’ way. This means that some of your teaching will be delivered online and some will be on campus. The online teaching, where you will be physically apart from your lecturer, can be ‘live’ with your lecturer present and where you’ll be able to interact. Some of it may be self-directed which means that you can access the learning materials at a time to suit you.

 

Your face-to-face, on campus sessions will be a mixture of:

Programme study groups and workshops

Subject seminars

Study skills workshops

Induction and orientation events

Individual Academic Mentoring meetings

Staff consultation and office hours

Dissertation supervision (Final year and PGT)

 

Your online learning and teaching may include:

Live streamed lectures

Module seminars, workshops and tutorials

Individual Academic Mentoring meetings

Staff consultation and office hours

Student and staff community events

Dissertation supervision (Final year and PGT)

 

Self-directed learning will be:

Organised Study Materials

Self-guided study activities

Preparatory and further reading

Recorded lectures

Formative tests and quizzes

Self-study in library

Self-study in PC Labs

Design Group Meetings

Pre-sessional courses Develop your academic skills, understanding of subject-specific English terminology, and academic English language

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