Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: MSc: 12 months full-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time
The translation industry is on the rise and specialist translators are highly sought after.
The integration of business knowledge and translation/interpreting skills will give you a competitive edge in the job market, opening up a broader range of career opportunities.
Through the skill-focused and practical nature of the course, you'll gain invaluable industry experience and proficiency in translation and interpreting, which will potentially enhance your employability.
professional requirements
First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent. An academic background in English or translating is not required. Applicants with a lower degree classification may be considered on an individual basis.
Suitable applicants are required to pass an aptitude test prior to admission, comprising of a written translation test. This may be followed by an oral interview to further demonstrate your language proficiency. The oral interview can be conducted face-to-face or online, according to circumstances.
We currently admit students who can master another language in addition to English, from the following:
Arabic
Chinese
French
Italian
Spanish
Students gain professional proficiency in translation and liaison interpreting, specialising in business and commerce, which will open up a broad array of potential career paths from within the translation industry to global commerce and media.
Job titles from both the public and private sectors could include, but not necessarily be restricted to:
translator
interpreter
technical writer
international communication specialist (in advertising, marketing, media, and public affairs)
educator
administrator
Core modules:
Text Typology and Translation
Translation and Interpreting Studies
Professional Interpreting Practice
Translation and Language Technology
Interpreting for Business and Commerce
Business Translation
Optional modules:
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Narrative Processing across Languages & Cultures
Contemporary Scottish Cultural Studies
Research Skills in Literature, Culture & Communication
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