Translation (BA) Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Language of instruction
- German, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Other teaching language
- International support
- Support with registration procedures Welcome event Tutors Accompanying programme Specialist counselling
First impressions
- Location
Germersheim
- Intake
Winter and summer semester
- Duration
6 semesters
- Study structure
Full-time
- Mode of study
Fully on-site
- Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
- Application deadline
- 1 September for the following winter semester
- 1 March for the following summer semester
General information
About the course
Degree
Bachelor of Arts Translation
Course location
Germersheim
Language of instruction
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish
- Other teaching language
Languages
German (70%), English, and other languages (30%)
Description
- Two languages and regions or only one language of study (only German or English are possible if the student chooses to study one language)
- Language and translation competence in your languages of study
- Multilingual communication – spoken, written, digital
- Orientation in the professional field
- Translation technologies and processes
- Theories, methods, and issues in linguistics and cultural studies
- Extensive semi-elective options (e.g. introduction to interpreting, intercultural communication, regional competence)
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Duration
6 semesters
Intake
Winter and summer semester
Mode of study
Fully on-site
Additional information on intake, duration and mode of study
Information on phases of attendance: https://fb06.uni-mainz.de/uebersetzen-dolmetschen-studieren/#vorlesungszeiten
Application deadline
- 1 September for the following winter semester
- 1 March for the following summer semester
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Current information
Further details
Course organisation
More information in the "Modulhandbuch" (module descriptions):
https://fb06.uni-mainz.de/uebersetzen-dolmetschen-studieren/#strong-bachelor-translation-ab-sommersemester-2023-strong
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
- International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
- Language training provided
- Training in intercultural skills
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- International guest lecturers
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
- Opportunities for students to work abroad
- Specialist literature in other languages
- Courses are led with foreign partners
- Content-related regional focus
Description of other international elements
- One of the largest and most prestigious training institutions for translation and interpreting in the world
- unique variety of languages: 12 languages of study: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German (as a foreign language), Italian, Modern Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) outside Germany
A stay abroad may be used to fulfil the required semi-elective module.
Integrated internships
An internship may be used to fulfil the required semi-elective module.
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Costs & requirements
Costs
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
324.40 EUR, including ticket for nationwide use of local public transport
Requirements
Academic admission requirements
General university entrance qualification ("Hochschulzugangsberechtigung", HZB) or certificate of recognition for foreign diplomas
Language requirements
- At least a B1 level to study English or French
- At least a B2 level to study German
- No prior knowledge of the other languages is required when studying these other languages in combination with a language of study at a B1 level (or German B2).
Application deadline
- 1 September for the following winter semester
- 1 March for the following summer semester
Submit application
Financing information
Funding opportunities within the institution
No
Additional support
Career advisory services
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
- Support with registration procedures
- Welcome event
- Tutors
- Accompanying programme
- Specialist counselling
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates
Supervisor-student ratio
Excellent
Contact
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Translation Studies, Linguistics, and Cultural Studies (06)
Karin Maksymski
An der Hochschule 2
76726 Germersheim
Tel.: +49 727450835103