What can I study?

Key Information

Professional Recognition and Exemptions

We are one of only four UK members recognised by CIUTI, the International Permanent Conference of University Institutes of Translators and Interpreters. We are also a member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), the UK-based professional association of interpreters and translators.

Opportunities Abroad

All our degree programmes include a compulsory third year abroad mainly at exchange partner institutions.

Skills Gained

High level of linguistic competence (oral and written) in English and your chosen languages.
Knowledge of national, European, and international societies, institutions and cultures.
Transferable skills such as writing for a specific purpose, research, planning and presentation skills as well as time management.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching facilities include three state-of-the-art interpreting laboratories equipped for simultaneous interpreting, two further digital language laboratories, audiovisual self-study facilities and a Virtual Learning Environment accessible on or off-campus. Our oral and interpreting classes are small and interactive. Assessment is by course work and end of course or year exams.