MLangModern Languages (Translation)

Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MLang
Course code	R990

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL (IBT): 76 CAE: B2 with 52+ CAE (from Jan 15): 169+

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=UG01073&subgroup=1

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Advanced French (optional)
French Professional Skills (optional)
Advanced Spanish (optional)
From the Caves to Modern Graffiti: A Visual History of the Spanish Language (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

Year 2

Proficiency Level French (optional)
French Cinema and Culture (optional)
Proficiency Level Spanish (optional)
Spanish and Latin American Art, Film and Music (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

Final year

Principles of Translation and Interpreting
Technologies of Translation
Translation Portfolio I (French) (optional)
Interpreting Practice I (French) (optional)
Pragmatics: Discourse and Rhetoric (optional)
Subtitling: Principles and Practice
Translation Portfolio II (French) (optional)
Interpreting Practice II (French) (optional)

Career opportunities

Being an Essex modern languages graduate places you in a very advantageous position. You will be able to speak and write fluently, or to a very competent standard, in up to four languages. Language skills are in scarce supply and can be used in almost any job.

Alongside skills in translation, interpreting and subtitling, you also gain key employability skills such as researching and writing for specific purposes.

Our graduates are successful in a wide variety of career paths. They leave Essex with a unique set of skills and experience that are in demand by employers. Some become teachers, translators, administrators and journalists. Their valued language, translation, interpreting and subtitling skills have enabled them to work in diverse fields including banking, entertainment, media, education and tourism, as well as for a host of UK and international companies. In particular, this degree lends itself to a career in education, translation, interpretation, trade, PR, communications, immigration or diplomacy.