Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting

Translation and Interpreting develops the linguistic, cultural, and technical skills needed to convert written and spoken material accurately between languages. Typical coursework covers translation theory, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, terminology management, contrastive linguistics, and specialized translation in fields such as law, business, and technical writing, along with practice sessions in language labs. Students build proficiency in source and target languages while learning to handle nuance, register, and context across different types of texts and settings. Career paths include work as translators, interpreters, localization specialists, or roles in international organizations, media, and publishing. This bachelor program runs 4 years and is taught in English at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, located in Balıkesir, Turkey. As a state university, the program is part of Turkey's public higher education system and is offered in English to international students.