BA in Translation and Interpretation at Yasar University

The BA in Translation and Interpretation at Yasar University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Turkey and Izmir campuses in Turkey, the program is taught in English and Turkish and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 27, 2026.

About BA in Translation and Interpretation

Students of the Department of Translation and Interpretation gain the professional skills to become successful in the sector, undertaking written and oral translation work, operating effectively in national and international meetings, and capable of translating both scientific and literary documentation.

The course content of the Translation and Interpretation Department is compatible with YaÅŸar Universitys educational philosophy. Within the curriculum, the first year courses aim to build on the students fundamental language skills in English, such as reading, writing and verbal expression. Students will gain a full command of the language with an in-depth understanding of the grammatical rules. Courses in written and oral translation are introduced in the following semesters. Theoretical and applied translation courses start in the second year. These focus on written and oral translation proficiency in a range of specialist subject areas including medicine, law, economy, international trade, and European relations. In addition, the department offers French as a second foreign language for eight semesters.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for BA in Translation and Interpretation at Yasar University

Entry Requirements

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

English Requirements

TOEFLMin 75 CAE

English Program Requirements

Please read carefully for detailed information!

Students who have applied for Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programmes provided in English, are obligated to take the Yasar University English Proficiency Test (FLAT). Exam registration is completed during the matriculation process. Direct entry to first year of the program is achieved with a minimum score of 65/100 in this exam. Students achieving below this score will be required to take a year of English preparation before entering the faculty.

Exemption from the English Preparation Year may also be gained by submitting passing scores in one of the following equivalent English Language Tests:
TOEFL IBT
CAE
CPE
PTE

The Yasar University FLAT Examination is not valid for PhD Candidates. Students who are applying to PhD program must submit one of the exams listed above.

According to the legislation accepted by the State Higher Education Council of Turkish Republic, IELTS is not accepted as a valid examination for English language exemption at all educational degrees.

English Turkish TOEFL IBT: 75 CAE Grade: C Yasar University FLAT exam 75% And TÃ–MER Level C1 or Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Proficiency Test 71 or YaÅŸar University Turkish FLAT Examination 65

Career

Graduates of this programme gain the title: Translator and Interpreterâ€. This enables them to work in foreign trade institutions, a range of state departments, publishing companies, translation agencies, legal offices, public notaries, foreign exchange offices in the banking sector, as well as the Ministries of the European Union, Foreign Affairs, National Education, Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Affairs, as well as at the offices of Foreign Missions. Other career options include English language teaching at primary or secondary level, or at university preparatory schools.

Fee Information

BA in Translation and Interpretation

Yasar University

Turkey, Izmir