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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RRC4

Applied Modern Languages & Translating: French/Spanish

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) Applied Modern Languages & Translating: French/Spanish at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Heriot-Watt University has been teaching languages for a professional purpose for over 50 years. We were ranked as the Number 1 University in Scotland for Modern Languages in the National Student Survey 2018 with the highest overall student satisfaction. We also gained the highest ranking in Scotland for employability from Modern Languages in the Guardian University Rankings 2019. International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

French Language and Communication Skills
Spanish Language and Communication Skills
Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
European Culture and Society
Applied Linguistics and Language Analysis
Professional Interpreting Practice
Translation Technologies and CAT Tools
Specialised Translation Studies
UCAS Code:RRC4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

including main language at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB to include French and Spanish

International Baccalaureate

30 points

with main language at Higher Level 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,080

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,500£30,000
3 years£18,500£24,500£30,000
5 years£24,000£29,500£35,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Applied Modern Languages & Translating: French/Spanish as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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