Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at Swansea University, UK

Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

With an integrated year abroad, this specialist programme in Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting allows you to study two languages alongside supplementary modules in translation and interpreting. At Swansea University, you can study French, German and Spanish both post-A level and from beginner’s level. Students with an A-level in two of these languages can continue their study of both languages with us at an advanced level. Students with an A-level in one of these languages will be required to learn another language via our dedicated beginners language modules. From this programme, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for a professional language career in the modern world. Please note that you must have at least one A-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant language to be considered for this degree programme.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.
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

Which department am I in?

Languages, Translation and Media

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,150.00 (21,95,467) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus 1

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC (UCAS tariff points 112-128). 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. A GCSE at minimum grade C (4) in a modern foreign language is preferable but not essential. All language applications will be considered on merit. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test. TOEFL (IBT) 79

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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