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Course Overview

A career in translation or interpreting can be exciting and rewarding, and our Modern Languages and Translation BA will help you gain the skills you need while studying a foreign language in depth. As an advanced language learner, you will immediately start translating and interpreting into your target language. 

Leicester is one of the top ten places in the UK to study Modern Languages (The Guardian University Guide 2021) and we rank high for student satisfaction in the annual National Student Survey.

You will study one language at an Advanced level (choose from French, Italian, or Spanish). Throughout the course, you will divide your time equally between studying translation and interpreting in theory and in practice, and developing your language proficiency, whilst learning about the social, political, and cultural forces that have shaped that country.

At the end of your first year, you attend one of our fully-funded summer schools. This immersive experience includes language tuition, cultural and social activities, and accommodation with a local family.

Developing your foreign language skills gives you a powerful advantage in business and opens up a wide and exciting range of careers. You will enjoy a rich culture of learning-led experience in a supportive and tailored learning environment, and you will be supported by our team of personal tutors to help you make the best of your time here.

You will also spend a year abroad where you can live as a student or work as a teaching assistant, with tutors on hand to help throughout the year. We have links with several universities in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Canada, and Latin America. Alternatively, you can take up an approved work placement.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A/AS-levels: AAB-ABB at A-level including French or Spanish or Italian. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies is accepted
  • EPQ with A-levels: ABB-BBB at A-level including French or Spanish or Italian + EPQ at grade B
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction. Plus grade B in A-level (or equivalent) in French or Spanish or Italian
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points including grade 6 in Higher Level in French or Spanish or Italian.
  • BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma at D*DD. Plus Grade B at A-level (or equivalent) in French or Spanish or Italian

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Fees

UK/EU Student Fee:

  • £9250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
  • Year Abroad: your fee will be £1250 for that year

If you are a resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland you will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

International Student Fee:

  • £17450 per year
  • Year Abroad: £4362.50 which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.


This information was accurate on : 25/03/2021
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