Languages, communication, translation and interpreting

We're fascinated with the way words and languages work, how they travel across national boundaries and between cultures, and the relationship they have with our thoughts.

We are ranked:

3rd for Iberian languages in the Complete University Guide 2025
4th in the UK for languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2025
1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in Iberian studies and 3rd for French studies in the National Student Survey 2024.

90% of our undergraduate and 97% of our postgraduate taught Literature and Languages graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).

*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.

Business Management and French BSc (Hons)

Business Management and Spanish BSc (Hons)

English Literature and French BA (Hons)

English Literature and Spanish BA (Hons)

Media and Communication BSc (Hons)

Modern Languages (French and Spanish) BA (Hons)

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Discipline

Literature and Languages

Research areas

Centre for Translation Studies

Research in literature and languages

Surrey Morphology Group

AI for Translation and Interpreting Studies MRes

Intercultural Business Communication and Marketing MA

Interpreting, Technology and AI MA

Interpreting, Technology and AI (Chinese pathway) MA

Translation and AI MA

Translation and AI (Chinese Pathway) MA

Translation, Interpreting and AI MA

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Why study languages and translation?

Dr Sabine Braun, Director of the Centre of Translation Studies, explains how a masters degree could help you get ahead in the field of languages, communication and translation.