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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RRF4
Applied Modern Languages & Translating: German/Spanish
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MA (Hons) Applied Modern Languages & Translating: German/Spanish at Heriot-Watt University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. 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
German Language and Communication Skills
Spanish Language and Communication Skills
European Cultures and Societies
Translation Theory and Practice
Interpreting and Multilingual Communication
Linguistics and Language Systems
Professional Translation Technologies
Specialised Translation Studies
UCAS Code:RRF4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 German and Spanish |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points with main language at Higher Level 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,500
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
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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