Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies for Information Technologies (BATSIT)

Today internationalization and global networking are found in all areas of our lives – the economy and politics as well as culture and leisure activities. Translations are gaining in importance.

In fact, it is crucial that translators understand technical contexts in technical texts, and also have the required specific terminology at their finger tips. This is why our students are trained in both areas – language and technology.

Requirements/Career Prospects

Applicants for the Translation Studies for Information Technologies degree programme should be interested in languages and culture, and also be enthusiastic about technology. Another requirement is German and English language skills at a high level.

Professional translators are in demand, particularly in the area of information technology. Experts with language skills who can write and translate technical texts are very much sought-after. Our graduates find jobs in business, as well as in authorities and associations.

Course Objectives

This degree course teaches both technical and linguistic skills, and to meet these different demands is taught as a cooperative programme.

Hochschule Mannheim: Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Hochschule Mannheim is responsible for teaching the computer science and automation technology parts. Students perform a large number of lab exercises parallel to lectures, thus enabling them to gain individual practical experience. These are important for ensuring a global understanding of technical issues.

Heidelberg University: Institute for Translating and Interpreting
The Institute for Translating and Interpreting is responsible for teaching linguistic and cultural skills. The initial focus is on introducing the methods and theories of translation studies; actual professional translation is taught at the next stage.

Lectures are taught at both campuses, half at each. Courses are taught in German; some of the courses at Heidelberg University are taught in English.

Course Structure

Standard course duration for the B.A. programme including examinations is six semesters. Teaching takes place over a period of six semesters, but in the final semester classes are only held for two months. To graduate, students are required to accumulate 180 ECTS credits from compulsory and compulsory-elective classes offered, which correspond to 120 hours of classes.

The Bachelor's programme is divided into four semesters of introductory translation studies and two semesters of advanced translation studies. 

FOUNDATION COURSE (4 semesters)

semester 1 and 2

HS Mannheim
Computer Science
Mathematics
Communication Technology

Uni Heidelberg
Translation Studies
Technical Translating
Media Skills

Orientation Examination

semester 3 and 4

HS Mannheim
Computer Science
Internet Applications
Communication Technology
Computer Networks

Uni Heidelberg
Technical Translating
Optional:
2nd language (French/Spanish)
or complementary subject

Intermediate Examination

ADVANCED STUDIES (2 semesters)

semester 5 and 6

HS Mannheim
Law and Data Privacy
Communication Technology
Elective Module

Uni Heidelberg
Technical Translation with tools
Terminology
Software Localization

semester 6

Bachelor's Thesis and Thesis Defence

Contact

Academic Advisor
at Mannheim University
Dean of Studies
Prof. Dr. Hübner
c.huebner@hs-mannheim.de

Academic Advisor
at Heidelberg University
Michael Prien
michael.prien@iued.uni-heidelberg.de

Questions on enrolment
Heidelberg University,
Service Portal for Students

General Questions related to studies
at Heidelberg University
studium@uni-heidelberg.de
+49 6221 54 54 54

Further Informationen

Heidelberg University

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Semester dates HS

Translation Studies Q&A

Further information about the programme (current examination regulations and the module manual) can be found under Im Studium.

Degree:	Bachelor of Arts
Application and Enrolment:	There are No admission restrictions for the Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies for Information Technologies. Application and enrolment are processed via Heidelberg University’s application portal heiCO.
University cooperation	Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Faculty for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Heidelberg, Institute for Translation and Interpreting Two study sites: Mannheim and Heidelberg
Start of course:	Winter semester only
Course duration:	6 semesters
Language proficiency:	Excellent mastery of German and English
Language of instruction:	German and English
Accreditation:	The course of studies fulfills the accreditation requirements stipulated in the quality management system heiQUALITY (accreditation certificate).