Interpreting and Translating (German and Spanish) University of Bath

Overview

Interpreting and Translating (German and Spanish) course from  University of Bath  is designed to give you the practical skills and experience you need to work as an interpreter and translator at a high level.

You must have an excellent understanding of two languages. You can choose from one of two pathways:

• Path 1 allows you to work with two other languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish) into English

• Path 2 allows you to work in both directions between Chinese/English or Russian/English

What you'll study

The course covers professional translation and simultaneous, consecutive and liaison interpreting in public service and commercial settings.

You'll have access to the latest digital interpreting labs, and will participate in mini-conferences to put your skills into practice, holding debates on controversial topics and acting as both delegate and interpreter.

We seek to arrange external training opportunities (which could be remote or in person) for our students with the United Nations or independent agencies, giving you first-hand experience of the workplace and valuable contacts for building your career.

The course is taught by experienced tutors who have all worked as professional translators and interpreters themselves. Some have interpreted for heads of state and government ministers, and/or work for international organisations. They are therefore able to share this wealth of experience with you and provide useful advice on joining the profession.

Graduate prospects

The MA Interpreting and Translating is a highly vocational course with a strong reputation. Some of our graduates have found rewarding jobs in smaller companies and institutions or chosen to work as freelancers, while many have pursued stimulating careers as professional translators and interpreters.

Our graduates have gone on to work for the following organisations:

• Amazon
• European Commission
• Foreign Office
• Gazprom Germania Gmbh
• GCHQ
• International Atomic Energy Agency
• International Court of Justice
• International Telecommunication Union
• International Union of Railways (Paris)
• Ministry of Defence
• United Nations in Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi and New York