Languages, communication, translation and interpreting

In the School of Literature and Languages, we're fascinated with the way words and languages work, how they travel across national boundaries and between cultures, and the relationship they have with our thoughts.

We are ranked in the top ten for modern languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2020, top five for Iberian languages and top 10 for French by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. We are ranked in the top 10 for creative writing in the Complete University Guide 2019 and also achieved 100 per cent overall satisfaction for French Studies in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.

Business Management and French BSc (Hons)

Business Management and Spanish BSc (Hons)

English Literature and French BA (Hons)

English Literature and Spanish BA (Hons)

English Literature with German BA (Hons)

Modern Languages (French and Spanish) BA (Hons)

Modern Languages (French with German) BA (Hons)

Modern Languages (Spanish with German) BA (Hons)

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Students and graduates

Jonathan Cornes

BA French and Law

"I spent four very happy years at the University and met many great people."

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Karina Puttock

Modern Languages (French and Spanish)

"The department here at the University of Surrey focus on interactive learning where you develop practical skills to use in the real world."

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School of Literature and Languages

Research areas

Centre for Translation Studies

Research in literature and languages

Surrey Morphology Group

Women’s Writing Research Group

Communication and International Marketing MA

Interpreting MA

Interpreting (Chinese Pathway) MA

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

Translation MA

Translation and Interpreting MA

Translation and Interpreting Studies MRes

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Why study languages and translation?

Dr Sabine Braun, Director of the Centre of Translation Studies, explains how a masters degree could help you get ahead in the field of languages, communication and translation.

Students and graduates

Carla Guevara Seleme

"What I like most about my Masters course is that all of my classes have a global point of view and I have international professors and a lot of international classmates."

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Gloria Trasatti

"If you love travelling, you can take advantage of the perfect geographical position of Guildford. Surrey’s societies play a great role in university life, they offer a wide range of activities and new experiences."

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School of Literature and Languages

Research areas

Centre for Translation Studies

Research in literature and languages

Surrey Morphology Group

Women’s Writing Research Group

Film Studies PHD

Linguistics PHD

Literary and Cultural Studies PHD

Translation and Interpreting PHD

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Research areas

Centre for Translation Studies

Research in literature and languages

Surrey Morphology Group

Women’s Writing Research Group

Schools and departments

School of Literature and Languages

Students and graduates

Kristian Roncero

Linguistics

"Studying at Surrey has been the best experience of my life. I have a very supportive and friendly department, who have treated me as an equal from the very beginning."

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