Program Overview
The Translating and Interpreting at University of Bath is a MA 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 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, 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
- Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish
- Path 1: allows students with English as their \x91A\x92 language to offer two other languages - from Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish - working only into English.
- Path 2: allows students to work in both directions between Chinese/English or Russian/English.
- Full-time MA 1 year (includes 3 months to submit dissertation)
- Consecutive interpreting (all year core unit)
- Simultaneous interpreting (all year core unit)
- Public speaking (Semester 1 option)
- Professional translation I (Semester 1 core unit)
- Professional translation II (Semester 2 core unit)
- Public service interpreting (Semester 2 option)
- Using technology in the T & I Industry (Semester 2 option)
- Dissertation: 15,000 word thesis: annotated translation or a project type
- Consecutive interpreting (all year core unit)
- Simultaneous interpreting (all year core unit)
- Liaison/Public service interpreting (all year core unit)
- Public speaking (Semester 1 option)
- Professional translation I (Semester 1 core unit)
- Professional translation II (Semester 2 option)
- Using technology in the T & I Industry (Semester 2 option)
- Dissertation: 15,000 word thesis: annotated translation or a project type
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
Applicants for Path 1 need to offer English as their \xc2\x91A\xc2\x92 language and demonstrate degree-level competence in two foreign languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish).
Applicants for Path 2 with Chinese or Russian as their \xc2\x91A\xc2\x92 language need to demonstrate a degree or equivalent qualification in English. Applicants whose \xc2\x91A\xc2\x92 language is English should demonstrate degree level attainment or similar in either Chinese or Russian.
English Language requirements (for Path 1 applicants only)
Candidates with English as their first language are considered if they have completed primary and secondary education in an English-speaking country (other criteria may be applied on a case by case basis, such as bi-lingual ability).
Contact the Admissions Officer if you have any questions about your native/main/home/first language.
English Language requirements (for Path 2 applicants only)
Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.
Academic IELTS 7.5 (with no less than 6.5 in each of the four components)
PTE Academic of 69 with no less than 62 in any component
If you wish to improve your English proficiency before commencing your studies, pre-sessional language training can be arranged through the Academic Skills Centre.
References
Two references are required. At least one of these must be an academic reference.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath 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 University of Bath
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-07-18
- Start Date 2018-07-30
- Language English
- Duration 12 months