Full time
1 year
09-SEP-24
MSc - Master of Science
Translation Interpreting
Taught
MSc Interpreting and Translating
Heriot-Watt University's MSc Interpreting and Translating is a twin-focus degree which prepares you for a career as a professional translator and interpreter in one or two of the following languages combined with English:
•Chinese
•French
•German
•Spanish
This degree has been tailored to meet the needs of the international interpreting and translation industries. The courses help you develop the ideal balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Professional skills
Studying MSc Interpreting and Translating at Heriot-Watt University will give you access to our excellent facilities, which include professional-standard translation and interpreting labs.
You will be taught by professional interpreters and translators and your learning will focus on developing a professional expertise in areas such as:
•Technical and scientific translation
•Subtitling and audio-visual translation
•Use of Computer Aided Translation tools
•Sight translation
•Simultaneous interpreting
•Consecutive interpreting and note taking
You will develop these skills to a proficient standard and learn about the different approaches and skillsets required from interpreters when working in distinct professional contexts such as healthcare, court and legal, educational and conference interpreting.
For this course (per year)
£9,152
For this course (per year)
£20,376
Students must have the following: In Strand A: Good degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; Native / near-native command of English plus native / near-native command of Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. In Strand B: Native / near-native command of English plus an excellent command of two from French, German, Spanish or Chinese; Good degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Entrance tests: Suitable applicants will be invited for interview and to undertake a short test.
Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching and research. Despite being one of the oldest learning institutions in the UK, it offers a contemporary, research-driven approach to learning that ensures students are always benefiting from the very latest in global knowledge. The Edinburgh campus is based on 380 acres of parkland just outside of the city...more
Full time | 1 year | 09-SEP-24