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Translation and interpreting

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Translation and interpreting
Integrate your undergraduate and postgraduate studies into one course, graduating with an Integrated Masters in Modern Languages in four years. 

You specialise in at least two modern languages, studying one to our highest Mastery level. Language study is combined from the third year with translation, interpreting and subtitling skills.

Translation and interpreting booths

We have state-of-the-art facilities including an interpreting lab which gives you the tools to become an expert in conference interpreting. We have an Autonomous learning lab where you can practice your interpreting and subtitling skills and use translation software on your own as well as simultaneous interpreting booths which will allow you to interpret live conferences and lectures of up to 350 people.

This facility, as well as our interpreting lab, are unique to the East of England, meaning you receive training from unique facilities.

Why study here?
  • Gain an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in four years, including one year studying abroad.
  • We're one of the largest language and linguistics departments in the world.
  • We are 1st in UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Looking to start in 2024?

Translation and interpreting courses in Clearing for 2023

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There is a huge demand for people who can work quickly in two or more languages. 

At Essex we focus on developing your practical ability to work between English and another language. 

We are 1st in UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021), a place where talented students become part of an academic community that undertakes world-leading research.

Depending on the course you choose, we offer a range of languages for you to study including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.

Why study here?
  • Work in our new interpreting lab and UN-style conference interpreting booths.
  • Attend our mock interpreting conferences and join our interpreting field trips to London institutions.
  • Take part in guided visits to the translation and interpreting directorates of the EU.
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