BA TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
The programme aims to offer students a comprehensive introduction to translation and interpreting
September 2025
Full time
Four years
Not Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the BA in Translation and Interpreting, you will have:
- a strong understanding of the key principles and new developments in the translation and interpreting discipline;
- high quality translation and interpreting skills to suit national strategy and market needs;
- the capacity to meaningfully translate Chinese cultural, literary and social science texts for the English-speaking world;
- abundant awareness of intercultural communication in an international context;
- the ability to effectively use digital technology within the translation process;
- a broad sense of translation and interpreting in a social, geopolitical and business context; and
- a comprehensive set of soft skills that enhance graduate adaptability and employability.
BA Translation and Interpreting enables students to become well-rounded professionals with disciplinary knowledge in translation studies, the essential skillset required by employers in the translation and interpreting profession, and employability to fit the dynamic working environment in the digital age.
Dr Zhiwei Han
Programme Director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
Core Modules
Introduction to Literary Studies
Introduction to Linguistics: Grammar
Introduction to Linguistics: Spoken & Written Discourse
AI-Empowered Translation Skills
Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
Liaison Interpreting
Translation and Globalisation
Translation in Context
Core Modules
Translation: Theory and Practice
Interpreting
Language Studies for Translation
Sight Translation
Translation and AI Technology
Optional Modules
China: culture, language and communication
Translation and Culture
Translation and Journalism
Literary Translation
Translation and Computation
Translation and Interpreting for International Business
Translation for Legal Purposes
Core Modules
Translation and Interpreting: Final Year Project
Conference Interpreting
Translating China I: Culture and History
Translation and Interpreting as a Profession
Translating China II: Society and Economy
Optional Modules
Technology-Enhanced Audiovisual Translation
Translation Workshop II
Translation Workshop I
Translation and Society
Localisation and Translation Project Management
Careers
What are my career prospects? Graduates will enjoy a wide range of professional career choices within and outside translation and language-related industries. In translation and language-related industries, graduates will be able to develop themselves as a high-end translator and interpreter, a localisation project coordinator/manager, and language professional. In non-language-related industries, graduates will be able to work effectively as a government official, diplomat, businessperson, journalist, editor, broadcaster, software developer, gaming researcher, international product manager, and consultant. In addition to these jobs, students will also have the opportunities to pursue MA/PhD studies.
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Overview
Students in the BA Translation and Interpreting programme will gain a wide range of disciplinary and domain-specific knowledge, build up solid bilingual communication skills with sufficient information communication technology training, and have a critical awareness of the role of translators and interpreters in a broader social, business and intercultural context.
Throughout their studies, students will develop the intellectual, interpersonal, technical, research and analytical skills required to build a successful career within and beyond the translation and language services industries. In addition, they will learn to adapt and respond positively to the changing circumstances in the market.