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Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen

International students can study the Spanish Translation and Interpreting at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting

Program Overview

The increasingly multilingual reality of the United States has resulted in a growing demand for translators and interpreters who can facilitate communication through the translation of the Spanish language to and from English. The Bachelor's degree in Spanish Translation and Interpreting is the first of its kind in the State of Texas. The program prepares future practitioners of the art and science of Translation and Interpreting to play a vital role in shaping the global society of the 21^st century.

Students build the analytical skills, cultural literacy, linguistic competence, and professionalism needed by superior translators and interpreters. In addition to course offerings in writing and language, the program requires students to complete a translation and interpreting curriculum that is among the most comprehensive in the United States.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Entry Requirements

You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 61

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting

Possible Career Options

According to the latest data published by the U.S. Census, more than 25 million people in the United States speak English less than "very well," and this includes 16 million Spanish speakers who are not fully proficient in English.

Graduates of the Spanish Translation and Interpreting program will have a variety of opportunities to develop a carrier as freelance translators/interpreters or as professionals working for translation agencies, non-profits, or federal agencies.

English/Spanish Court Interpreter

Medical Interpreter

Government Interpreter/Translator

Communication Community Interpreter

Literary Translator

Hispanic Marketing Specialist

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- IELTS; or
- Duolingo English Test
If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas.
For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

Bachelor of Spanish Translation and Interpreting at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen