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Translation and interpreting
Undergraduate Masters
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).

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Translation and interpreting courses in Clearing for 2023

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Now in clearing

BA Modern Languages Translation, Interpreting and Cultural Mediation

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

We live in an increasingly globalised world, defined by its transnational connections. More than ever there is a need to communicate effectively and translate and interpret appropriately.

Now in clearing

Integrated Master in Modern Languages: Modern Languages (Translation)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Language is fundamental to our thoughts, our relationships, and our civilisations. Through language, we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes.

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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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