Technical Translation
Faculty of E-Learning Technologies and Humanities
The Professional Bachelor Study programme “Technical Translation” provides training of technical translators in such fields as mechanical engineering, logistics, power engineering, material science, information technologies, telecommunications, civil engineering, architecture and town planning, engineering economics and other specialities.
The conception of the study programme differs from similar translation study programmes in the Humanities. It has an additional emphasis on applied linguistics and covers activities which concern specific practical applications. Not only linguists, but also specialists in corresponding fields of technology as well as in patent rights and law, participate in the implementation of the study programme.
Knowledge of at least two languages from English, Russian, and German is required.
Programme content
Mobilajam
The Professional Bachelor Study programme “Technical Translation” provides training of technical translators in such fields as mechanical engineering, logistics, power engineering, material science, information technologies, telecommunications, civil engineering, architecture and town planning, engineering economics and other specialities.
The conception of the study programme differs from similar translation study programmes in the Humanities. It has an additional emphasis on applied linguistics and covers activities which concern specific practical applications. Not only linguists, but also specialists in corresponding fields of technology as well as in patent rights and law, participate in the implementation of the study programme.
Knowledge of at least two languages from English, Russian, and German is required.
Admission requirements
Programme content
Career options
The value of the Professional Bachelor Study Programme “Technical Translation” is defined by a great demand for specialists of this profile on the labour market of Latvia. Translators are needed in translation bureaus, enterprises (joint ventures in particular), foreign projects in Latvia, state and municipal establishments and other institutions where knowledge of foreign languages, basics of engineering, creative approach to work, presentation and translation skills are necessary. All the above mentioned skills are integrated within the framework of the presented programme. Due to the Professional Bachelor Study Programme “Technical Translation”, professional teaching of foreign languages, synthesis of skills and abilities, and integration according to requirements of the European Union institutions and labour market are implemented.
Study options
Having completed Professional Bachelor Studies, one can continue the education in the Professional Master Programme “Technical Translation” or some other academic or professional Master programme.
