Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies
About This Programme
Arabic and English translation and interpreting theory and practice.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
University General Education requirements (21 CH).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus additional General Education elective credits selected across Themes 6-11 (Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking, Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Diversity), per the University's General Education framework.
College Requirements
- HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences3 credits
- HSSR103 People, Places, and Society3 credits
Major Compulsory Courses
42 CH.
- ARB110 Introduction to Syntax & Morphology3 credits
- ENG250 English Grammar & Usage3 credits
- ENG450 Public Speaking and Debate3 credits
- ENG310 Writing for Research3 credits
- TRS200 Introduction to Translation3 credits
- TRS210 Translation Methodology and Practice3 credits
- TRS220 Technology in Translation3 credits
- TRS230 Translating Journalistic Texts3 credits
- TRS312 Community Interpreting3 credits
- TRS340 Translating Literary Texts3 credits
- TRS400 Translation Theories3 credits
- TRS440 Translating Legal Texts3 credits
- TRS433 Translation of Business Correspondence & Promotional Materials3 credits
- TRS485 Integrated Capstone3 credits
Major Elective Courses
Select 5 courses (15 CH).
- ARB106 Professional Writing3 credits
- MSC235 Principles of the Writing for Media3 credits
- MSC264 News Writing3 credits
- ENG354 Writing for the Workplace3 credits
- ENG355 Digital Humanities Basics3 credits
- EWR380 Creative Writing Non-fiction3 credits
- TRS310 Contrastive Analysis of Arabic/English3 credits
- TRS320 Consecutive Interpreting3 credits
- TRS370 Audiovisual Translation3 credits
- TRS412 Translating Scientific Text3 credits
- TRS425 Simultaneous Interpreting3 credits
Third Language Requirement
18 CH.
Complete one third-language track of 6 courses (18 CH): French, Korean, German, Spanish, or Chinese (beginner through advanced levels).
Internship
- TRS490 Practicum / Oral6 credits
Free Electives
Free elective credits selected from University course offerings.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in education, media, culture, translation, government and the creative industries, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Humanities
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.