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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RQ51

Modern Languages and Translation & Interpretation Studies

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) Modern Languages and Translation & Interpretation Studies at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This applied degree is designed to meet the needs of future translators and interpreters. You'll develop a high level of proficiency in two languages and gain practical experience to further your understanding and fluency in a period of residence abroad. You will gain a high degree of proficiency and communicative competence in two foreign languages as well as the translation and interpreting skills needed to carve out a career in the expanding market. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Language Proficiency and Grammar
Translation Theory and Practice
Interpreting Skills and Techniques
Comparative Linguistics and Sociolinguistics
Specialised Translation: Legal and Technical Texts
Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting
Culture and Intercultural Communication
Independent Translation and Interpreting Project
UCAS Code:RQ51
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC, with at least a B in either French, Spanish or German. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL to include either French, Spanish or German. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,500£28,500
3 years£21,500£25,000£31,000
5 years£27,000£30,000£36,500

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▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
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: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

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About University of Aberdeen

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