PostgraduateMSc

Interpreting and Translating

Name: Interpreting and Translating
Price: 10528 GBP
Availability: InStock

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

£21,192Per Year (Intl)

£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Interpreting and Translating at Heriot-Watt University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This joint master’s programme has been designed to meet the needs of the international interpreting and translation industries. You’ll master the skills and techniques of translating and interpreting to a professional standard and will develop the ideal balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You’ll learn relevant transferable communication skills, including the skills of summarising, abstracting, note-taking for interpreting purposes and public speaking. International tuition fees are £21,192 per year, home/UK fees are £10,528 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 £30,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Interpreting Theory and Practice

Translation Technology and Tools

Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting

Specialised Translation: Legal and Technical Contexts

Note-taking and Memory Techniques for Interpreters

Intercultural Communication and Professional Ethics

Research Methods in Translation Studies

Dissertation in Interpreting and Translating

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	63	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,192

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,192

Home Student Fee

£10,528

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	£30,000	£32,000	£36,000
3 years	£26,500	£30,500	£36,500
5 years	£30,500	£37,500	£45,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). 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

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