Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting (English)
Department of Translation and Interpreting (English) aims to raise language awareness in students who will not only be proficient in Turkish and English at linguistic, cultural and institutional levels but also regard translation as intercultural communication rather than just a linguistic activity. The programme also aims to provide students with practical experience in translating oral and written texts requiring specialized terminology and field expertise in a number of sciences and in various social sciences such as international relations, economics and law, in addition to essential knowledge in translation techniques, theory and practice.
The four-year curriculum includes skills development courses followed by courses that bring theory and practice together. Students are required to complete 15 days of internship.
This department has been granted free access to the Memsource Academic Edition, an academic program designed for universities with translation courses.
Program Specific Requirements
- One year English preparatory school is compulsory.
Career Opportunities
- Students who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies in our department are eligible for Master’s Degree and Ph.D. programmes (thesis and non-thesis) offered by the Beykent University Instıtute of Graduate Studies. There is currently no Master’s Degree Programme in Translation Studies. However, a Master’s Degree programme (thesis) in English Language and Literature offered by the Beykent University Instıtute of Graduate Studies is currently available for the graduates who are especially interested in a Programme in English.