Interpreting MSc
Postgraduate
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Home Postgraduate study Languages and Intercultural Studies Interpreting and Translating InterpretingInterpreting MScHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Overview Our new MSc Interpreting programme is aimed at those who want to work as professional interpreters. The programme enables those looking to have a greater focus on developing their interpreting skills to take more dedicated interpreting courses. Language combinations In the practical translating and interpreting courses students opt for one of two ‘strands’, corresponding to their chosen languages: Strand A Study of English + one other language from French, German or Spanish. Students work in both directions between the two languages chosen. Strand B Study of English + two foreign languages from French, German, Spanish, Arabic or Chinese. Students on this strand work from the two chosen languages into English. Facilities Students benefit from excellent facilities for interpreting and translating, including state-of-the-art interpreting and language laboratories, digital resources for interpreting, and a range of Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) software packages.
Programme duration Mode of Study MSc PG Diploma Full-time 12 months 9 months Part-time 24 months 21 months
Professional recognition Heriot-Watt University is a member of Conférence Internationale permanente d’Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI) which is an international association of university institutes with translation and interpretation programmes. CIUTI is dedicated to...
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- IT
- Interpreting
- English
- Part Time
- University
- Full Time
- Art
- English Language
- Skills and Training
- Arabic
- Translation
Course programme
Our new MSc Interpreting programme is aimed at those who want to work as professional interpreters.
The programme enables those looking to have a greater focus on developing their interpreting skills to take more dedicated interpreting courses.
Language combinationsIn the practical translating and interpreting courses students opt for one of two ‘strands’, corresponding to their chosen languages:
Strand A
Study of English + one other language from French, German or Spanish. Students work in both directions between the two languages chosen.
Strand B
Study of English + two foreign languages from French, German, Spanish, Arabic or Chinese. Students on this strand work from the two chosen languages into English.
FacilitiesStudents benefit from excellent facilities for interpreting and translating, including state-of-the-art interpreting and language laboratories, digital resources for interpreting, and a range of Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) software packages.
Professional recognition
Heriot-Watt University is a member of Conférence Internationale permanente d’Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI) which is an international association of university institutes with translation and interpretation programmes. CIUTI is dedicated to excellence in the training and research of both translation and interpretation. Membership of CIUTI requires fulfilment of strict quality criteria and is a distinct seal of quality.
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Interpreting MSc