Program Overview
The Chinese-English Interpreting and Translating at Heriot-Watt University is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, Chinese (Mandarin) over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chinese-English Interpreting and Translating programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Chinese (Mandarin)
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,690 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chinese-English Interpreting and Translating programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Professional Skills for Conference Interpreters
- Conference Interpreting (Chinese-English)
- Translation Practice Chinese-English 1
- Translation Practice Chinese-English 2
- Translation and Interpreting Studies
- Translation Technologies
- Liaison & Public Service Interpreting
- Business Communication
- International Politics
- Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
- Cross-cultural Perspectives on Society
- Global Heritage
- Beginner language courses in French, German, Spanish, Arabic, British Sign Language, Gaelic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- Native / near-native command of English plus native / near-native command of Chinese
- Good degree or equivalent in a relevant language subject.
- All suitable applicants will be interviewed and undergo a short test, usually via Skype or telephone.
- Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of their English language ability. This must be IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, with at least 6.5 in all components. A score of 6.0 in writing may be accepted if the applicant performs well in the entrance test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,690 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,690 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Heriot-Watt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Heriot-Watt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English, Chinese (Mandarin)
- Duration 12 months