Languages & Translation
Bridging cultures and ideas through precise language.
Overview
Languages & Translation focuses on advanced language proficiency and translation theory and practice.
Core subjects
- Advanced Grammar, Writing, and Comprehension in Source and Target Language(s)
- Translation Theory and Techniques
- Specialized Translation (legal, medical, technical, literary)
- Interpretation Basics (in some programs)
- Terminology Management and Lexicography
- Comparative Stylistics and Culture
- Editing and Revision of Translated Texts
Specializations
- English
- French Language and Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Armenian Studies
- Persian Language and Literature
- Applied Foreign Languages – Italian
- Languages & Translation
- Modern Languages and Translation
- Translation
Career paths
- Translator (freelance or in-house)
- Interpreter (with specialized training)
- Editor / Proofreader
- Localization Specialist (software, games, websites)
- Language Instructor (with teaching qualification)
- Content Writer / Copywriter (bilingual roles)
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years
- Workload
- High – reading, writing, translation exercises
- Difficulty
- ★★★★☆ — demanding in concentration and linguistic mastery
- Practical components
- Translation projects, internships in translation/communication roles
- Internships
- Recommended with agencies, media, or organizations needing translation
Where to study Languages & Translation in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Arabic and Near Eastern Languages – $82,080
- American University of Beirut: BA in English Language – $76,950
- American University of Beirut: BA in English Literature – $76,950
- American University of Culture and Education: Translation – $25,000 – $40,000
- American University of Science and Technology: BA in English Studies – $23,320
- American University of Science and Technology: BA in Translation – $23,100
- Beirut Arab University: Arabic Language and Literature – $17,733
- Beirut Arab University: Education program - Arabic Language – $19,166
- Beirut Arab University: Education program - English Language – $19,166
- Beirut Arab University: English Language and Literature – $17,733
- Beirut Arab University: French Language and Literature – $17,733
- Haigazian University: Arabic Language and Literature – $31,490
- Haigazian University: Armenian Studies – $31,490
- Haigazian University: English Language – $31,490
- Haigazian University: English Literature – $31,490
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literature - Emphasis: French Language and Literature – $21,120
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literatures - Emphasis: Arabic Language and Literature – $21,120
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Literatures - Emphasis: English Language and Literature – $21,120
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Translation – $21,120
- Islamic University of Lebanon: Arabic Language and Literature – $9,000 – $15,300
- Islamic University of Lebanon: English Language and Literature – $9,000 – $15,300
- Islamic University of Lebanon: French Language and Literature – $9,000 – $15,300
- Islamic University of Lebanon: Translation – $9,000 – $15,300
- Lebanese American University: English – $74,428
- Lebanese American University: Translation – $74,428
- Lebanese International University: Bachelor of Translation and Interpretation – $18,252
- Lebanese University: Applied Living Languages (Spanish, Chinese, Italian). – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Arabic Language & Literature – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Comparative Linguistics Engineering – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: English Language & Literature – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: French Language & Literature – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Persian Language & Literatur – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Translation – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Turkish Science – $240 per year
- Middle East University: English – $18,800 – $20,680
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Arts in English Language – $38,760
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation – $41,040
- Rafik Hariri University: English Language – Not calculable — tuition not published
- Université Saint-Joseph: Translation – $32,940
- University of Balamand: Arabic Language and Literature – $25,115
- University of Balamand: English Language and Literature – $25,115
- University of Balamand: French Language and Literature – $25,115
- University of Balamand: Languages, Translation – $25,115
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