BA Translation Studies and History of Art and Visual Culture

Royal Holloway's BA Translation Studies and History of Art and Visual Culture is a three-year long, full-time career-focused course. This course offers students a chance to mix both their creative and analytical sides, combining the challenges of translation with the exploration of visual culture. The department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the division of History of Art collaborate in teaching these fields, giving students the benefit of developing expertise in two distinctive yet compatible disciplines.Course Content: During their first year, students will take intensive language classes in their chosen language, or improve their skills if already proficient. Alongside this, they will take modules in the History of Art and Visual Culture. The final two years will teach advanced language skills and specialised modules in Translation Studies and History of Art. In the third year, students will have the opportunity to write a dissertation or translation project.Key Modules: The course comprises essential pillars like Thinking Translation: Introduction to Translation Theory, Professional and Academic Skills for Linguists, and High Arts and Popular Culture, among others. For those interested in extracurricular activities, a Study Abroad program is available in the second year.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can expect career possibilities in diverse fields such as translation and interpreting, the art world, journalism, publishing, and broadcasting. The course is a perfect stepping stone for postgraduate study or professional training.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.