BACHELOR OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION WITH HONOURS

A "Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation with Honours" is an undergraduate degree program that trains students to translate written texts and interpret spoken language across different languages and cultures, with an emphasis on higher levels of achievement. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

What it is:

• Translation and Interpretation:

  The program focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to convert meaning from one language to another, whether written or spoken, to facilitate effective communication across languages and cultures. 

• Bachelor of Arts (BA):

  This is a general academic degree that provides a broad education in the arts and humanities. 

• Honours:

  Indicates a higher level of academic achievement within the degree, often requiring more rigorous coursework and possibly a research component. 

• Course Content:

  These courses include translation and interpretation theories, methods, processes (editing, computer-assisted translation, interpreting, subtitling), cultural elements in language, and professional ethics. 

Career Paths:

Graduates with this degree can pursue various careers in:

• Translation:

  Translating written materials like documents, literature, technical manuals, or advertising materials. 

• Interpretation:

  Interpreting spoken language in real-time, such as at international conferences or in legal or medical settings. 

• Other Language-Related Fields:

  Positions in education, international business, diplomacy, cross-cultural community work, health, or legal services. 

Example Universities offering this program:

• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• University of Westminster
• Cardiff University
• London Metropolitan University
• MSU (Malaysia)
• Western Sydney University