Bachelor in Translation and Interpretation

The Bachelors in Translation and Interpretation aims to develop advanced linguistic skills that enable students to accurately transfer a written or oral message from one language into another, while taking into account the specific characteristics of each language.

To this end, the first cycle leading up the bachelor’s degree (totalling 180 credits), assists students in acquiring or refining their skills in two foreign languages but also in developing expert French language skills.

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Upon successful completion of the Bachelors, students may access either the Masters in Translation or the Masters in Interpretation. Professional translators and interpreters will share their knowledge and experience with the students. In addition, students will learn to use translation tools and individually participate in an internship.

Classes are taught to small-sized groups with a focus on incremental learning. Most learning activities are practice–based. Regular formative evaluations are carried out to determine that the intended learning outcomes have been achieved.

Mastering multiple languages has become a key skill as a result of increasing globalisation, international communication, opening frontiers and the emergence of a vast array of new means of communication.

In order to successfully exchange information aiming to promote understanding between communities and to advance their economic, cultural and/or social development, these languages have to be thoroughly mastered. This principle also applies also to other contexts such as organisations, administrations or businesses.

The Translation and Interpretation Department at ISTI-COOREMANS offers a programme that will familiarise students with the realities of the job market. Indeed, thanks to close collaboration between researchers and professionals in the field, students learn early on in the programme to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to critically analyse and reflect on their work.

Upon graduation, students master two foreign languages in addition to French and have acquired comprehensive cultural knowledge preparing them to access other specialised programmes. The programme will also prepare students and provide them with the necessary skills to take their first steps in an ever-changing job market. To complete Block 2 of the Master’s programme, students are required to undertake internships that will to provide them with their first working experience.