Bachelor (BA) Mediator in Languages and Cultures

Single-discipline undergraduate programme, full-time study
Duration: 3 Years / 180 ECTS

»ENGLISH-SLOVENE«
»ENGLISH-FRENCH«
»ENGLISH-ITALIAN«
»ENGLISH-CHINESE«

When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules.
»ENGLISH-ITALIAN« module has two modules: »MODULE FOR BEGINNERS« and »ADVANCED MODULE«. When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules.

Admission to the first year of the study programme shall be granted to candidates who have:

a) passed the general matura examination,
b) passed the vocational matura examination in any of the secondary school programmes and a final examination in one of the general matura subjects; the selected subject cannot be the same as the subject passed in the framework of the vocational matura;
c) successfully completed any four-year secondary-school programme before 1 June 1995.

For successful enrolment in the study programme the foreknowledge of English on B2 level is recommended. In the frame of the Module »English-Italian« the study of Italian language can be chosen on basic or advanced level. Enrolment in the »Module for beginners« is possible for candidates without prior knowledge or with an initial level of knowledge of the Italian language, while for the enrolment in the »Advanced Module« the foreknowledge of 350 hours of Italian course is recommended. The Module »English-French« offers the study of French language on basic level. The Module »English-Chinese« offers the study of Chinese language on basic level.

IN CASE OF ENROLMENT LIMITATION

the candidates under a) and c) are selected according to:
- overall performance in the general matura or final exam respectively: 70 % of points awarded,
- overall performance in secondary grades 3 and 4: 30 % of points awarded.

the candidates under b) above are selected according to:

- overall performance in the vocational matura: 40 % of points awarded,
- overall performance in secondary grades 3 and 4: 30 % of points awarded,
- the performance in the selected general matura subject: 30 % of points awarded.

Available places in each of the modules "English-Slovene", "English-French", "English-Italian" and "English-Chinese"

- Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and citizens of the European Union Member States: 20
- Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship: 10
- Citizens of Western Balkans countries, with which the Republic of Slovenia has a bilateral agreement in the field of education (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia): 1
- Citizens of other non-EU countries: 1
- Parallel studies: 1

ENROLMENT IN A HIGHER YEAR OF STUDY (ACCORDING TO THE TRANSFER CRITERIA AMONG STUDY PROGRAMMES AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCELERATED ADVANCEMENT)

Transferring between study programmes is possible according to the Higher Education Act, Criteria for transferring between study programmes and other regulations of this field.

Transfer between study programmes is the enrolment in the higher year of the study programme, in case of leaving the studies in the first (initial) study programme and continuation of studies in another study programme of the same degree. The transition takes into account the comparability of the study programmes and the completed study obligations of the candidate in the initial study programme. The transition between study programmes is also enrolment of the graduate in the higher year study programme of the same degree.

Transferring between study programmes is granted to candidates, provided that the following conditions have been met:

- the candidate fulfils the requirements for admission to the study programme,

- the senate of the faculty or the competent faculty commission estimates that the candidate can be recognized for at least half of the ECTS credit points obligations from the previous study programme, which relate to the compulsory subjects of the study programme to which the candidate is transferring;

- the completion of the initial study programme which the candidate is transferring from ensures the acquisition of comparable competencies as those envisaged by the study programme.

Enrolment is also open to candidates of a comparable study programme abroad who have been, in the process of recognition of their previous studies (in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act), legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

Applications for transferring between study programmes are considered by the relevant commission. In accordance with the Criteria for transferring between study programmes the commission takes into account the comparability between study programmes and study obligations the candidate has completed in the previous study programme, that can be recognized in this study programme.

The candidate may also be required to complete differential exams as defined by the relevant faculty commission.

IN CASE OF ENROLMENT LIMITATION the candidates are selected according to average grade obtained during

the study programme they are transferring from. Candidates can apply for recognition of passed examinations during previous education on the basis of the submission of the subject curriculum. The decision on the recognition of examinations on the proposal of the department is made by the senate of the faculty or the working body of the senate authorized by the senate, ie. competent faculty commission.

The study program is designed to train students in translation and linguistic mediation among English, French, Italian, Chinese, and Slovenian cultures, depending on the chosen specialization. Alongside linguistic mediation, students also gain the skills necessary to work in institutions where knowledge of specific cultural patterns related to interlingual communication is required.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are also qualified to teach the language within private educational institutions. With an appropriate choice of second-cycle (Master’s) studies, they can further qualify for teaching in public education or deepen and specialize their translation expertise.

Possible career paths and institutions where graduates may find employment include:

• Translators in business enterprises

• Advisors for international cooperation in business organizations

• Advisors in non-governmental organizations

• Organizers or guides in tourism

• Language teachers in private schools

• Employment in European Union institutions

• Employment in translation agencies

• Employment in newspaper, television, and radio editorial offices

• Employment in publishing houses

• Employment in advertising agencies

• Employment in cultural institutions