Translation Studies

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Translation Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Translation Studies will enhance your practical skills in, and theoretical understanding of, translation as an activity. You will have the opportunity to focus on two languages in addition to English, making the University of Edinburgh the ideal place to study translation. Throughout our programme, we encourage critical thinking on language use and translation and an understanding of the factors which impact translation practice and the field of Translation Studies. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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