Interests that are a good basis for this study programme
You should definitely have an interest in language, communication, and foreign cultures, as well as in current topics from politics, economics, society, science, and more — both nationally and internationally. You enjoy reading and writing, and you're curious about how international communication works in a digital world? Then you already have many of the qualities that are important for this degree program.
You can choose from the following languages:
Arabic, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, German, English, French, Italian, Austrian Sign Language, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, Hungarian.
Your education will be based on your first language (either native or educational language), which must be one of the languages listed above, and in one or two additional working languages (foreign languages).
Transcultural Communication at the University of Graz
In the Bachelor's program "Multilingualism, Translation, and Digital Communication," you will gain an introduction to the foundations of multilingual communication and learn about the roles that language, culture, and digital technologies play in this context. You will develop your skills in your working languages, learn how to create texts tailored to specific audiences, acquire basic skills in translation and interpreting, and work with various media and digital tools — such as translation software and AI-based systems.
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Your options in the master’s programme
The Master's program in Translation Studies builds directly on the Bachelor's program and expands and deepens your knowledge. You can specialize in four different areas of focus. In addition, the University of Graz offers cross-faculty master's programs and joint degree programs, allowing you to further personalize and specialize your studies.
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Preparation for a wide range of career paths
After graduation, many career opportunities are open to you — anywhere multilingual and intercultural communication is needed.
You can work in international companies, organizations, or institutions — for example, in the fields of culture and education, tourism, NGOs, public administration, or projects related to migration and integration. Wherever language, culture, and digital communication play a role, your skills will be in demand.
Required language proficiency for the program:
You need o at least level B1 for German and English, and for the other working languages at least level A2.
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