Applied Languages (Interpreting & Translation) in 3 Languages
Unicollege offers a Bachelor’s in Applied Languages (Interpreting & Translation) in 3 Languages - available at our campuses in Florence, Mantua, and Turin.
Grade
Three-year Bachelor’s (level 6 Ofqual)
Major
Applied Languages
Campuses
Florence, Mantua, Turin
Admission
Admission upon selection
Mandatory Entry Test
Course Overview
In today’s job market, language proficiency is a powerful competitive advantage and this program is designed to provide you with the essential techniques to master three foreign languages, equipping you with the skills to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
This innovative and one-of-a-kind degree offers specialized training in the key techniques of translation and interpreting: translation (both from and to the designated languages), as well as liaison, consecutive, and simultaneous interpreting. In addition to this core curriculum, you’ll have the flexibility to personalize your academic journey, by selecting elective courses from other minors and concentrations.
Through rigorous coursework and hands-on training in language labs, you will develop exceptional translation skills, achieving a level of fluency comparable to that of a native speaker. This expertise will position you as a highly sought-after professional in applied languages (translation and interpreting), addressing the global demand for skilled translators and interpreters.
With this solid foundation, you will be prepared to play a pivotal role in international communication, ensuring that ideas and messages are conveyed accurately and effectively across languages and cultures. Whether translating the words of influential authors, world leaders, or public figures, or interpreting at conferences, debates, congresses, and global summits, you will be at the forefront of facilitating meaningful cross-cultural dialogue in today’s interconnected world.
Curriculum
| SSD | Courses | Credits |
|
GLOT-01/A |
Linguistics | 6 |
|
LICO-01/A |
Contemporary Italian Literature | 6 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C |
Foreign Language I (pre-intermediate)
|
15 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A, ASIA-01/F STAA-01/L |
Foreign Language II (absolute beginner/pre-intermediate)*
|
15 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A, ASIA-01/F STAA-01/L |
Foreign Language III (absolute beginner/pre-intermediate)*
|
15 |
*If the second language is Arabic, Chinese, or Russian, with no prior linguistic competence, the modules are:
- Language Fundamentals, 6 CFM
- Language Fundamentals II, 3 CFM
- Conversation, 3 CFM
- Reading and Writing, 3 CFM
| SSD | Courses | Credits |
|
|
Electives (5 courses from the list below or from other minors/concentrations)* | 15 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C |
Foreign Language I (intermediate/advanced)
|
15 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A, ASIA-01/F STAA-01/L |
Foreign Language II (pre-intermediate/advanced)
|
12 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A, ASIA-01/F STAA-01/L |
Foreign Language III (pre-intermediate/advanced)
|
12 |
|
HIST-04/C |
Research Practicum | 6 |
| SSD | Courses | Credits |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C |
Foreign Language I (intermediate/advanced)
|
15 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A, ASIA-01/F STAA-01/L |
Foreign Language II (pre-intermediate/advanced)
|
12 |
|
ANGL-01/C, FRAN-01/B, SPAN-01/C, GERM-01/C SLAV-01/A, ASIA-01/F STAA-01/L |
Foreign Language III (pre-intermediate/advanced)
|
12 |
|
INFO-01/A |
Information Technology |
9 |
Electives (5 courses from the list below or from other minors/concentrations)
|
6 | |
| Internship | 6 | |
| Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 180 |
Upon completing the Bachelor’s in Applied Languages (Interpreting & Translation) in 3 Languages you will be qualified to work in:
- Traditional and digital publishing houses and agencies
- International organizations and institutions
- Educational institutions, training centers, cultural organizations, and public administrations
- Event management agencies, trade fairs, and congress organizers
- Hotels and hospitality businesses
- Non-profit and third-sector organizations
- Freelance and independent professional activities
At Unicollege, you will receive comprehensive training in applied languages, mastering two/three foreign languages of your choice from a selection of European and Asian languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish).
First Foreign Language
A B1 entry-level proficiency is required.
Second and Third Foreign Language
Your second foreign language can be chosen from either European or Asian languages:
– If you choose a European language (English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish), you must have prior knowledge of the language.
– If you choose an Asian language (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian), you may start as a complete beginner (A0) or with prior knowledge.
Students who studied only one foreign language in high school may enroll by selecting Spanish or French as their second language, with the commitment to attend a free four-week intensive course starting in September.
Third Language (optional)
In addition to their degree languages, Unicollege students can learn a third optional language. The Unicollege Language Center offers both group and individual courses, available from beginner to advanced levels, in the following languages:
– Beginner Level (A0): Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Russian.
– Elementary/Intermediate Level (A2/B1): Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Russian
– Intermediate Level (B1): English, French, German, Italian.
Learning a language is a matter of technique, and Unicollege will teach you how to master it like no other, through professionalizing and applied techniques.
Translation
You will develop skills to translate written texts both from and to the chosen languages.
Consecutive Interpreting
You will learn a specialized note-taking technique that enables you to orally translate a speech immediately after hearing it.
Liaison Interpreting
This technique will prepare you to mediate between two speakers of different languages in meetings, business trips, or company visits—without the use of technical aids.
Simultaneous Interpreting (optional)
By enrolling in specialized workshop that utilize soundproof interpretation booths, you will learn to translate and reproduce foreign language speeches in real-time.
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