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Bachelor of Translation and Interpreting

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Combines a liberal arts base with translation theory, Interpreting techniques and technology.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Translation and Interpreting to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in ethics
Technology in translation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Business
Government
Nonprofit organizations
Freelance translation and interpreting
Missionary work
Foreign service

Curriculum

Courses include introduction to translation and interpreting
Ethics
Technology in translation
Sight translation
Language proficiency courses and a service learning practicum. Language tracks: Arabic
Chinese
French
Modern Hebrew and Spanish. Internships have been placed with government agencies
International nonprofits
Legal firms
Healthcare organizations and ministries.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent with transcripts (international credential evaluation if non-U.S.)
Published freshman GPA 2.6
Test scores optional
Published admissions requirement: 2.6 GPA
20 ACT
1030 SAT
66 CLT (test score optional).

Minimum GPA

2.6

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (US high school transcript or international credential evaluation), Transfer students with 15+ college credits need a course-by-course evaluation.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
Duolingo 85

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: fall by July 1
Spring by November 15. Apply online at or the Common Application. The checklist lists no application fee. Send a passport photo page
Signed Financial Guarantee Form with guarantor bank statements
high school transcripts (international credential evaluation if non-U.S.). Provide English proof if required (Duolingo 85
TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 6.0). Receive the decision by email and pay the non-refundable Enrollment Fee.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,830 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Tulsa
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Cultural Studies
Department	Translation and Interpreting
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.