MSc Translating and Interpreting Studies

The Master’s Course in Translating and Interpreting at the University of Aberdeen is a comprehensive program aimed at individuals who wish to boost their career opportunities in modern languages including French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. It focuses not only on the in-depth study of these languages but also provides students with the opportunity to engage with relevant theories and principles of translation and interpreting, and the role of translators and interpreters in diverse social, cultural and communication contexts.Course Content: The course content includes a comprehensive study of various modern languages including German, Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese. It also covers areas such as advanced translation, conference interpreting, theories, principles and practices of translation and interpreting, interlingual subtitling for deaf and hard of hearing, and dissertation in translation studies.Key Modules: The key modules that students will study include Advanced Translation and Conference Interpreting, Approaches to Translation and Interpreting, Principles and Practices of Translation and Interpreting, and Interlingual Subtitling for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and provides students with proof of having completed a personal and professional development course, which will be a significant advantage when seeking employment in the field.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of this course, graduates can work in diverse fields like international business, marketing, publishing, education, and government. They may also opt to work as freelance translators or interpreters.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.