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BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages

University of East Anglia

About this course

BA (Hons) in Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme covers French, Spanish and Japanese across the first two years, with dedicated language modules each semester. A compulsory year abroad is included, and the course offers modules in translation, subtitling, and digital media.

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Institution
University of East Anglia
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
Q9R8
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including French, Spanish or Japanese

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 83%
  • Learning opportunities: 75%
  • Assessment and feedback: 87%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 81%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 4%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 6%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 32%
  • London: 34%
  • South East: 12%
  • South West: 4%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Access course: 5%
  • A degree: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • LCS YEAR ABROAD MODULE
  • FRENCH YEAR 1 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • SPANISH YEAR 1 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • JAPANESE YEAR 1 (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • FRENCH YEAR 1 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • SPANISH YEAR 1 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • JAPANESE YEAR 1 (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION STUDIES
  • LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
  • SPANISH YEAR 2 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • JAPANESE YEAR 2 (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • JAPANESE YEAR 2 (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • FRENCH YEAR 2 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • FRENCH YEAR 2 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • SPANISH YEAR 2 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • TRANSLATION AND MEDIA IN A GLOBALISED WORLD (LEVEL 5)
  • ANATOMY OF A CITY: PARIS, 1682-1815
  • ARTS AND HUMANITIES PLACEMENT MODULE
  • GLOBAL COMMUNICATION: CONCEPTS AND APPROACHES
  • APPROACHES AND PRACTICE IN DIGITAL MEDIA
  • DIGITAL MEDIA: CONCEPTS, TECHNOLOGIES & CULTURES
  • ASIAN FILM AND DIGITAL CULTURE
  • LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA
  • THEORISING MEDIA AND DIGITAL CULTURE
  • TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR SUBTITLING AND DUBBING (LEVEL 5)
  • JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE AND MEDIA
  • SPECIALISED TRANSLATION (SPANISH)
  • ADVANCED TRANSLATION IN JAPANESE
  • ADVANCED TRANSLATION (FRENCH TO ENGLISH)
  • INTRODUCTION TO CONFERENCE INTERPRETING
  • INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING
  • TRANSLATION WORK EXPERIENCE (LEVEL 6)
  • JAPANESE YEAR 3 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • JAPANESE YEAR 3 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • FRENCH YEAR 3 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)
  • JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE AND MEDIA
  • SPANISH YEAR 3 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • DIGITAL STORYTELLING
  • MAKING DIGITAL MEDIA
  • FRENCH YEAR 3 HONOURS (SPRING SEMESTER)
  • GLOBAL INTERCULTURAL LEADERSHIP
  • CRITICAL APPROACHES TO DIGITAL MEDIA IN THE AI AGE
  • TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR SUBTITLING AND DUBBING (LEVEL 6)
  • INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
  • TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR MEDIA ACCESSIBILITY (LEVEL 6)
  • UNDERSTANDING SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING (LEVEL 6)
  • DISSERTATION IN MEDIA, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
  • SPANISH YEAR 3 HONOURS (AUTUMN SEMESTER)

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages at University of East Anglia earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).

What do graduates of BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages at University of East Anglia do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages at University of East Anglia?

83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages at University of East Anglia?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.

Does BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages at University of East Anglia?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.