Languages (Interpreting and Translating) (French/Spanish), MA (Hons)

About Languages (Interpreting and Translating) (French/Spanish), MA (Hons) - at Heriot-Watt University

There are two translating languages degrees to choose from. One is Languages Interpreting and Translating (LINT) and the other is Applied Languages and Translating (ALT). They both follow the same structure for the first three years. This involves studying two foreign or signed languages to degree level, followed by a compulsory placement year abroad at two of our partner institutions.

Our interpreting and translating course, MA (Hons) Languages Interpreting and Translating, focuses on practical language skills, plus communication, European and linguistics/ translation studies. If you only have one language at post-Higher/A-Level, you'll follow an intensive language course during year one, joining the mainstream language courses in year two.

Accreditation

Our Languages Interpreting and Translating degrees are accredited by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI).

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MA (Hons) Languages (Interpreting and Translating) (French/Spanish) students are doing six months after graduating:

• 65% are working
• 30% are studying
• 0% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 80% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £18000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £18000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Artistic, literary and media occupations
• Managers, directors and senior officials
• Teaching and educational professionals
• Welfare professionals
• Childcare and related personal services
• Sales occupations
• Customer service occupations

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid by SAAS£9,250£14,200

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

• Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
• Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

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