Program Overview
The Translating and Interpreting at Heriot-Watt University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 Translating and Interpreting 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,399 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translating and Interpreting 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
- Translation Practice 1
- 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, Chinese, British Sign Language, Gaelic
- Conference Interpreting
- Translation Practice 2
- Translation & Interpreting Studies
- Subtitling
- Liaison Interpreting for Business
- Localisation & Technical Writing
- Intercultural Perspectives on Sustainable Development
- Project Management
- Beginner language courses in French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, British Sign Language, Gaelic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Strand A
Strand B
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,399 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,770 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,399 (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 public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, known for its strong focus on science, engineering, business, and technology.It was founded in 1821 (originally...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
