About this program
Translation Studies, MSc
If you have a flair and ear for languages, you may want to study and put your skills to good use in new situations and settings. With demand growing for qualified graduates, a Translation Studies MSc can open doors to a range of exciting international and national careers as well as self-employment options globally.
Admission requirements
Students are required to have a good 2.1 degree in one or more of the languages offered in Aberdeen’s Translation.
Qualifications for entry: A degree at 2.1 or above, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.
Adding a CV to your application is optional.
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 - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT:
Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
PTE Academic:
Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
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Semester 1
Compulsory Courses
- Language - Specific Translation Portfoli
- Key Concepts and Methods in Translation Studies
- Editing, Proofreading and Reviewing for Translators
Semester 2
Compulsory Courses
- Language - Specific Translation Portfolio
Optional Courses
Plus 3 courses from the below:
- Intercultural Communication
- Additional Language - Specific Translation Portfolio
- Literary Translation
- Translation Technology
- Professional Skills for Translators
- Interpreting
Semester 3
MSc students also write a dissertation/translation project of 12-14,000 words.
Compulsory Courses
- Dissertation in Translation Studies
Tuition
- EU / International Students: £19,400
- Home / RUK: £9,200
Career paths
Career Opportunities
- Editor
- Lecturer
- Professional Translator (Freelance, In-House)
- Project Manager
- Proofreader
- Researcher
- Teacher
About this institute
University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, the University of Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest and the UK's fifth oldest university. William Elphinstone established King's College to train doctors, teachers and clergy for the...
