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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Our specialist programme is designed for those who want to work as professional interpreters. During the masters programme, youll develop knowledge and critical awareness of the requirements of interpreting in a range of professional contexts, including those of conference interpreting, liaison interpreting, public service interpreting and interpreting for business contexts.
Youll learn relevant transferable communication skills, including the skills of summarising, abstracting, note-taking for interpreting purposes and public speaking. Youll be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with other professionals in the field, including colleagues and clients. Youll master IT skills that are relevant to the work of a professional interpreter and will be able to use specialised databases.
Each course will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in interpreting. Youll have the opportunity to choose one optional course – including international politics and organisations, intercultural communication in the workplace, translation technologies and subtitling. This will allow you to customise learning and development goals to your specific interpreting interests. Your dissertation will allow you to engage in an independent in-depth critical examination of a particular topic that falls within the scope of Translation and Interpreting Studies.
Youll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, youll be equipped with the professional skills and qualities necessary to become an interpreter in a variety of professional contexts. Additionally, you will develop transferable skills that will help broaden your career horizons. Beyond the subject-specific knowledge and skills, youll also be given the opportunity to learn and practice transferrable skills such as presentation, communication and ICT skills. You can choose whether to study the programme full-time, part-time or per course. This flexibility allows you to fit your postgraduate studies around your lifestyle.
Potential career paths
In-house translator
Freelance conference interpreter
Founder of translation and interpreting agency
Courtroom interpreter
National Health Service interpreting head
Year 1: Strand A (one language) - Our minimum entry requirements satisfy both Native / near-native command of English plus native / near-native command of Chinese, French, German, or Spanish, an honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject that demonstrates clear languages proficiency, preferably in the chosen study language. We can also consider other language experience such as translating or work experience with other languages. Strand B (two languages) - Our minimum entry requirements satisfy both Native / near-native command of English plus an excellent command of two from French, German, Spanish or Chinese, an honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject that demonstrates clear languages proficiency, preferably in the chosen study languages. We can also consider other language experience such as translating or work experience with other languages.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,528 per year
Students from Domestic
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£21,192 per year
Students from EU
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£21,192 per year
Students from International
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