MSc in Translating and Interpreting Studies

at University of Aberdeen

Stage 1
 

Candidates undertake the following:

• TL5001 - Language-Specific Translation Portfolio (15 credit points)
• LN5009 - Key Concepts and Methods in translation studies (30 credit points)
• LN5028 - Introduction to Conference Interpreting (30 credit points)
   

Stage 2

• TL5001 Language-Specific Translation Portfolio continues into second semester
   

Stage 3

• Dissertation in Translation Studies (LN5907)

Qualifications
 

Candidates are required to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in one of the languages offered in the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture, or a 2.2 with professional experience in interpreting (candidates with substantial experience as a professional interpreter but no degree will also be considered).
 

Students need to have a very good command of the two languages (Chinese and English) that they will be using to acquire their interpreting skills. In the case of English, students must be able to demonstrate English language competence at IELTS 6.5. level (or equivalent), preferably having in Listening and Speaking 6.0.

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
 

IELTS Academic:
 

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
 

TOEFL iBT:
 

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
 

PTE Academic:
 

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
 

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency:
 

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

EU / INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 
£22,400 
 

Graduates can begin their careers in translation and interpreting working for UN agencies, international organisations, translation agencies in the UK and abroad, industry, academia. The Programme also provides students with specialist training in interpreting for those wishing to pursue careers in conference and public service interpreting.
 

Other graduates pursue work in other fields such as international business, marketing, publishing.
 

• Professional Translators and Interpreters (Freelance, In-House)
• Project Managers
• Subtitlers
• Editors
• Revisers
• Proofreaders
• Terminologists