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MA (Hons) Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) - Chinese and German

Heriot-Watt University 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
MA (Hons) Bachelor English

Course Overview

Course Overview This MA (Hons) in Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) equips you with advanced, practical skills in two languages, preparing you for a professional career as a communicator across cultures. The program features an immersive year abroad and is taught in state-of-the-art facilities modelled on major international institutions. You will graduate with highly employable expertise in both interpreting and translating, supported by the university's prestigious industry partnerships. Key Program Highlights Spend your third year immersed in two languages and cultures through study abroad placements with our partner universities. Train in professional-grade facilities, including UN-style interpreting booths and computer labs with industry-standard translation software. Develop practical skills for diverse professional contexts, from conference interpreting to legal, business, and healthcare translation. Learn in small classes with a curriculum designed to bring you to an advanced, employable level in two non-native languages. Benefit from our prestigious memberships and partnerships, including the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusHeriot-Watt Edinburgh Campus
CityEdinburgh
ModeFullTime
Duration48 Months
FeeGBP 18,704