BA (Hons) English – Chinese Translation and Interpreting

COURSE OVERVIEWThe English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting degree will allow you to develop translation and interpreting skills. With more than 950 million Mandarin-Chinese native speakers worldwide it’s often the most common language required for professional translation services.Studying this three-year degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.With 96% of students in employment or in further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education DLHE 2015), our English – Chinese Translation and Interpreting degree will put you in a great position to succeed in a variety of careers.ENGLISH – CHINESE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESOur graduates have careers in translation and interpreting for business organisations, education, media and public relations, government and public services. Translators work in a variety of environments from freelance to in-house with established companies.Our career support services include:Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairsIndividual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers AdvisersHelp with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunitiesAccess to information resources on a wide range of career management topicsAdvice and guidance on postgraduate study and fundingFunding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.