Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies (Honours) in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,634.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Language and Translation Studies (ALTS) offers a distinctive program designed to equip future translators and language specialists for worldwide professional prospects. Students will master two foreign languages, choosing from engaging options like Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. This vibrant program also delves into the foundations of language, cultural studies, translation theory, and cross-cultural communication. Participants will gain both professional expertise and academic knowledge as linguists and translators, positioning them competitively in domestic and global markets. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with multimedia content and industry-standard translation software, while fostering analytical and innovative thinking. ALTS graduates emerge as job-ready professionals, highly valued for their linguistic and translation capabilities.
Our alumni have successfully entered diverse sectors such as localization, gaming, finance, hospitality, academia, research, and human resources, effectively utilizing their language training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCE A LEVELS
General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
- 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.
English language Requirements
- Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
- GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
- TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
- TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
15,000