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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QR50

Languages and Translation

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the BA (Hons) Languages and Translation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Languages and Translation BA Honours will give you the skills, knowledge and competencies to build a career as a professional translator. On this course, you can choose from one of two main languages - French or Spanish. Depending on your entry point, you can combine the main language with another language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Spanish) or the International Communication route. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Translation Theory
French Language Structures and Discourse
Spanish Language Structures and Discourse
Practical Translation Skills: Specialist Texts
Contrastive Linguistics and Language Analysis
Cultural Contexts and International Communication
Professional Translation Practice and Project
Research Methods in Translation Studies
UCAS Code:QR50
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

with a C in French or Spanish or be a proficient level speaker in French or Spanish

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,400

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 — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£28,500
5 years£23,000£28,500£36,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£28,000

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: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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
90%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers Languages and Translation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#801QS World
#79UK Ranking
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