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University of Iowa

Iowa City , Iowa ,United States

Translation BA

Translation majors learn to critically think about the art and craft that is converting written materials from one language to another. Students will come to understand the role Translation has in areas such as world languages, literature, and global affairs. Engagement in Translation offers the opportunity to interact and collaborate with like-minded peers.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Strong communication and teamwork skills are consistently cited by employers as the most highly valued skills for new hires. That’s why they hire Hawkeyes.

By making the most of Iowa’s unmatched resources in writing, career advising services, and thousands of internship and on-campus interviews, Iowa grads enter the workforce ready to excel.

Experiential, hands-on learning is a core part of being a student at Iowa, both in the classroom and beyond. Thousands of employers from every industry recruit Hawkeyes for professional internships each year. That means you can make connections, explore new professional paths, and develop practical skills that make you stand out. 

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Requirements
In order to be admissible, applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following criteria:
 
TEST SCORE
TOEFL iBT 80 (no part score under 17)
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TOEFL iBT Home Edition
*accepted through Fall 2023 80 (no part score under 17)
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TOEFL Essentials 9
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IELTS 6.5 (no part score under 6.0) 
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IELTS Indicator
*accepted through Fall 2023 6.5 (no part score under 6.0) 
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DuoLingo (DET) 105 
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ACT English section score of 21
Send via ACT using institution code is 1356 
SAT Reading score of 29 or an EBRW score of 540
Send via College Board using institution code is 6681 
Advanced Placement Exams: English and Composition Mark of 4 or higher 
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Advanced Placement Exams: Literature and Composition Mark of 4 or higher 
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Cambridge International Exams: English Literature A Level Grade C or higher
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Cambridge International Exams: English Literature AS Level Grade C or higher
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Cambridge GCSE and IGCSE Exams: English or English First Language Grade C or higher
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International Baccalaureate: HL English A: Literature Mark of 5 or higher
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International Baccalaureate: HL English A: Language and Literature Mark of 5 or higher 
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  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 122696 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 55 USD
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