Course Overview
Offered by University of Glasgow, the PgCert Translation Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-month full-time structure. This Masters caters to an increasing need for highly skilled and specialist translators across a wide range of industries and settings. It offers a range of different advanced languages, and provides an excellent platform to become a professional translator as well as the essential theoretical foundation to progress to research at doctoral level. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - The programme balances Translation Studies theory with practical translation work, meaning you will develop both academic and professional skills, preparing you for the translation profession or PhD research in the field. International tuition fees are £1,263 per year, home/UK fees are £11,367 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. together with evidence of advanced language skills in one language other than English and in English. You should be able to demonstrate competence in your second (non-native) language at a level equivalent to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (https://europass.europa.eu/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills). English language requirements For applicants from non-English speaking count |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,263
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,367
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,500 | £32,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £38,000 | £45,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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