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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q909

Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£21,150Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the BA (Hons) Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The demand for translators and interpreters who know and understand the latest language technologies is growing rapidly. This is down to a growing number of companies, institutions and people doing business globally, but expecting to use services in their own language, which leads to the latest technological innovations being incorporated into the rapidly evolving language services industry. This specialist degree will provide you with excellent language skills in up to two languages, as well as theoretical, practical, technical and vocational translation and interpreting skills. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice
Interpreting Skills and Techniques
Language Technology and Computer-Assisted Translation
Professional Translation: Specialist Texts
Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
Cultural Mediation in Translation
Advanced Language Study
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:Q909
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

International Baccalaureate

32 points

International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,150

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£63,450

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£14,000£23,000£25,000
3 years£16,500£20,500£25,000
5 years£21,000£25,500£31,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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