Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting

Translation and Interpreting focuses on developing the skills needed to accurately render meaning between languages, both in written translation and in live spoken interpreting, while attending to differences in grammar, idiom, and cultural context. Programs in this field typically combine coursework in translation theory, practical translation across genres such as legal, technical, literary, and media texts, and training in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniques, often supported by dedicated interpreting practice sessions. Strong command of the working languages is a prerequisite throughout the program, alongside the development of specialized vocabulary relevant to fields such as diplomacy, business, and law. Graduates commonly work as professional translators or interpreters, in localization and language services, or within international organizations, media outlets, and government bodies that require multilingual communication. This bachelor's program in English and French translation and interpreting is offered by İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, delivered in English over 4 years, with English and French as the working languages alongside Turkish. The English-medium instructional setting is closely aligned with the subject matter, since much of the coursework itself involves working directly with English texts and speech. Ankara's status as Turkey's capital, home to a concentration of diplomatic missions and international institutions, offers a practically relevant environment for students training in translation and interpreting. Across the four-year program, students are expected to move from foundational language coursework into more advanced, specialized translation and interpreting practice.