Program Overview
The Translation Studies at The University of Edinburgh 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 Translation Studies 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 19,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translation Studies 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
- Translation Studies 1
- Research in Translation Studies
- Translation Studies Dissertation
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Arabic 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Chinese 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in French 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in German 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Japanese 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Spanish 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Turkish 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Scandinavian 1
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Arabic 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Chinese 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in French 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in German 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Japanese 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Spanish 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Turkish 2
- Portfolio of Written Translation Exercises in Scandinavian 2
- Technology and Translation in the Workplace
- Translation and Creativity
- The Great Russian Novel
- Reading Latin American Poetry
- Ideology and Political Practice in the Modern Middle East
- Chinese Silent Cinema: 1920-1935
- Contemporary Chinese Literature (MChS)
- Cinema and Society in the Middle East (PG Version)
- World Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Those applying with practical experience in translation should provide one academic reference and one professional reference.
Your personal statement in the online application process needs to demonstrate awareness of what the study of translation is. You should indicate the languages you wish to take a maximum of two and contact us to check their availability. You will always translate into and out of English Languages offered.
Personal statement
The personal statement helps us decide whether you are right for the MSc programme you have selected but, just as importantly, it helps us decide whether the MSc programme is right for you.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
