Program Overview

If you have a passion for languages, wish to reach high levels of proficiency in your chosen languages and are interested in exploring the field of translation, this course is for you.

The BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies (ALTS) is a unique degree in Irish higher education that aims to prepare a new generation of translators and language professionals for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. You will study two foreign languages with exciting combinations that include Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish, as well as many stimulating modules on translation. It allows you to explore the principles behind language, culture, translation and intercultural communication. You will work with multi-modal and digital literacies, and you will develop critical and creative thinking.

The degree is delivered by experts in the field and has been running successfully for over 30 years. It will equip you with the skills needed to communicate effectively across cultures and languages. The skills you will develop are in demand in modern industry and make our future graduates highly employable in an increasingly competitive, technologically driven, international marketplace.

Course Content

The languages available on the BA in Applied Languages and Translation Studies are:

Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Spanish

You will select two languages from Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish as well as foundation modules in linguistics, culture, and translation studies. You will take either two intermediate languages, or one intermediate and one beginner- level language. You will have the possibility to focus on one of your chosen languages from the third year of your degree, if you wish to do so.

Please note that Chinese and Japanese are offered at beginner level only (students with Leaving Certificate Japanese take two intermediate Japanese modules in Year 1). French is offered at intermediate level only. German and Spanish can be taken at either intermediate or beginner levels.

Year 1 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %	Resit Category
LC112	Introduction to Translation Studies	5	Semester 2	0	100	1
LC150	Introduction to the Study of Language 1	5	Semester 1	0	100	1

Year 1 Optional Modules -

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	CA %	Resit Category
FR130	French Language 3 (Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
FR142	Introduction to Translation Practice (French)	10	Semester 2	100	1
FR190	French Society and Literature	5	Semester 1	100	1
GE107	German Language 1 (Beginners)	10	Semester 1	100	1
GE108	German Language 2(Beginners)	10	Semester 2	100	1
GE130	German Language 3(Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
GE1410	Introduction to Translation Practice (German)	10	Semester 2	100	1
GE190	German Society and Literature (Intermediate)	5	Semester 1	100	1
GE191	German Culture and Society (Beginners)	5	Semester 2	100	1
JA191	Japanese Culture and Society	5	Semester 2	100	1
JA193	Japanese Language 1	10	Semester 1	100	1
JA194	Japanese Language 2	10	Semester 2	100	1
SP107	Spanish Language 1 (Beginners)	10	Semester 1	100	1
SP108	Spanish Language 2(Beginners)	10	Semester 2	100	1
SP130	Spanish Language 3 (Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
SP1410	Introduction to Translation Practice(Spanish)	10	Semester 2	100	1
SP190	Spanish Society and Literature	5	Year long	100	1
SP191	Spanish Culture and Society (Beginners)	5	Semester 2	100	1
ZH107	Chinese Language 1 (Beginners)	10	Semester 1	100	1
ZH108	Chinese Language 2 (Beginners)	10	Semester 2	100	1
ZH191	Chinese Culture and Society	5	Semester 2	100	1

Year 2 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	CA %	Resit Category
LC204	Introduction to Terminology	10	Semester 1	100	1
LC212	Introduction to Text Analysis	5	Semester 1	100	1
LC214	Compuer Aided Translation	5	Semester 2	100	1

Year 2 Optional Modules -

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	CA %	Resit Category
FR208	French Translation Practice	5	Semester 2	100	1
FR290	French Literature and Film	5	Semester 1	100	1
FR294	French Language and Culture 2	10	Year long	100	1
GE208	German Translation Practice	5	Semester 2	100	1
GE290	German Literature and Film	5	Semester 1	100	1
GE297	German Language & Culture 2	10	Year long	100	1
JA208	Japanese Translation Practice	5	Semester 1	100	1
JA290	Japanese Literature and Film	5	Semester 2	100	1
JA293	Japanese Language 3	10	Year long	100	1
SP208	Spanish Translation Practice	5	Semester 2	100	1
SP290	Spanish Literature and Film	5	Semester 1	100	1
SP297	Spanish Language & Culture 2	10	Year long	100	1
SP298	Spanish Language & Culture 1 (Ex-Beginners)	10	Year long	100	1
ZH208	Chinese Translation Practice	5	Semester 1	100	1
ZH290	Chinese Literature and Film	5	Semester 2	100	1
ZH292	Chinese Language 3	10	Year long	100	1

Year 3 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	CA %	Resit Category
LC410	Theoretical Approaches to Translation	5	Semester 1	100	1
LC4120	Translation Multimedia	5	Semester 1	100	1
LC445	Dissertation - Translation	10	Year long	100	1

Year 3 Optional Modules -

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	CA %	Resit Category
FR304	Memory and Identity	5	Semester 1	100	1
FR376	French Language Skills (Higher Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
FR379	French Language and Contemporary Society	10	Year long	100	1
FR401	French Economic Translation	5	Semester 1	100	1
FR402	Specialised Translation: Technical (French)	5	Semester 2	100	1
GE376	German Language Skills (Higher Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
GE379	German Language and Contemporary Society	10	Year long	100	1
GE401	Specialised Translation: Economic (German)	5	Semester 1	100	1
GE402	German Scientific / Technical Translation	5	Semester 2	100	1
GE426	German Literature and Society	5	Semester 1	100	1
JA376	Japanese Language Skills(Higher Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
JA379	Japanese Language and Contemporary Society	10	Year long	100	1
JA401	Japanese Economic Translation	5	Semester 1	100	1
JA402	Japanese Scientific/Technical Translation	5	Semester 2	100	1
JA421	Perspectives on Japanese Culture	5	Semester 1	100	1
LC421	The Lang of Bus & the Media across Cultures	5	Semester 2	100	1
LC425	Community Interpreting Theory and Practice	5	Semester 2	100	1
LC478	Sexualities, Languages and Societies	5	Semester 2	100	1
SP376	Spanish Language Skills (Higher Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
SP379	Spanish Language and Contemporary Society	10	Year long	100	1
SP401	Spanish Economic Translation	5	Semester 1	100	1
SP402	Spanish Scientific / Technical Translation	5	Semester 2	100	1
SP427	Spanish Literature and Society	5	Semester 1	100	1
UM404	Uaneen - Contributing Module	5	Year long	100	1
UM405	Uaneen Non-Contributing Module	5	Year long	100	1
ZH376	Chinese Language Skills(Higher Intermediate)	10	Year long	100	1
ZH379	Chinese Language and Contemporary Society	10	Year long	100	1
ZH401	Chinese Economic Translation	5	Semester 1	100	1
ZH402	Chinese Scientific/Technical Translation	5	Semester 2	100	1
ZH421	Perspectives on Chinese Culture	5	Semester 1	100	1

Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
- Minimum of H4 in French or German or Spanish
GCE A Level
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
Fees & Scholarships
Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum

Non EU Fee
€15,000 per annum
Career Prospect
Why do this course?
- Open up global career opportunities with two languages
- Gain a broad base of language, linguistics, cultural and translation studies
- Use multimedia texts and software applications to enhance your translation skills
- Spend a full academic year at a partner university abroad or on a work placement
- Gain top-quality language, translation and intercultural skills to meet the demand at home or abroad
Careers
We live in a multicultural society and studying languages opens doors to other countries, cultures, people and employment opportunities. Good communication through foreign languages is essential to organisations and sectors operating globally. Graduates from our degree in Applied Language and Translation Studies are immediately work-ready and sought after for their professional competencies as language professionals and translators. Many of our graduates have found employment across a range of industries where they have applied their language skills, including localisation, gaming, banking, tourism, education, research and recruitment. Additionally, Ireland’s technology sector has been dubbed the ‘Silicon Valley of Europe’ and a source of great opportunity for graduates with foreign languages working in sales, marketing and customer solutions. Graduates have also secured positions with international organisations including the United Nations, European Parliament and European Commission and in the not-for-profit sector.

Career areas:
- Translation and Interpreting
- Culture and Heritage
- Diplomatic Services
- EU Institutions
- Government Agencies
- International Development Agencies
- Global organisations
- Non-Governmental Organisations
- Post Primary Education
- International Affairs
- Policy Evaluation

Cost Of Studying At Dublin City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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