BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies
About this course
BA in Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies, a modern languages degree centred on translation theory and cultural exchange. The curriculum is divided between language study and translation modules, requiring students to study either two or three languages alongside transcultural contexts. Students normally spend the third year abroad studying or working at a partner institution or acting as a language assistant.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB to include A in a language. You must possess an A level in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish). IB: 32 to include 6 in a Higher Level language. You must be taking the language chosen as Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 35%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies at University of Warwick do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies at University of Warwick?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages with Translation and Transcultural Studies at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.