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

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 linguist. The program features a mandatory year abroad for immersive cultural and linguistic experience 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 across a range of professional contexts. Key Program Highlights Spend your third year abroad immersed in the languages and cultures of your two chosen countries. Train in professional-grade facilities, including UN-style interpreting booths and computer labs with industry-standard translation software. Develop practical, career-ready skills in both interpreting (including simultaneous) and translating. Choose from a range of languages, including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and British Sign Language (BSL). Benefit from the program's strong industry recognition, including membership in prestigious bodies like CIUTI and the ITI.

Available Intakes

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