Bachelor in Translation Studies for Information Technologies (3 Years)

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The Bachelor in Translation Studies for Information Technologies is a 3-year program at Heidelberg University, taught in English. It's for students who want to learn about translation and technical translation, with a focus on information technologies.

The curriculum includes courses on fundamentals of translation, terminology management, and computer science. Students also learn about software engineering, internet applications, and project management. In the advanced studies courses, students focus on multilingual software localization, research colloquium, and building automation.

Graduates of this program can work as translation project managers, software localizers, technical translators, or localization engineers. They can find jobs in industries like technology, software development, or international business, with employers such as Google, Microsoft, or Siemens.