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BA Translation

London Metropolitan University

Institution
London Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Translation
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UDTRASTU
Median salary
£26,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 69%
  • Learning opportunities: 76%
  • Assessment and feedback: 72%
  • Academic support: 83%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 76%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 15%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 15%
  • London: 70%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • No formal qualifications: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Translation at London Metropolitan University earn?

The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £35,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).

What do graduates of BA Translation at London Metropolitan University do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Translation at London Metropolitan University?

69% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Translation at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Translation at London Metropolitan University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.