MA Applied Modern Languages and Translating
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study French and Spanish, develop professional translation skills using industry-standard technology, and gain international experience with a year abroad at two partner universities. Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Languages (National Student Survey 2025), MA (Hons) Applied Modern Languages and Translating at Heriot-Watt prepares you for real-world language careers through professional skills, industry insight and global awareness.
Key highlights
- Study French and Spanish alongside professional translation skills
- Hands-on training with industry-standard translation technology
- Year abroad split between two partner universities
- Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Languages, National Student Survey 2025
- Prepares you for language careers through professional skills and industry insight
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — Year 1: Standard entry requirements Highers BBBB.
- A-level: BBC — A-Levels BBC (B in main language) Int.
- BTEC: DDM — Baccalaureate 30 points (HL 5 in main language) BTEC DDM HNC B in graded unit HND BB Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements .
- HNC / HND: B — B in graded unit
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; B required for at least one language to be studied
- A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- A-level: BBB — to include with B in both languages to be studied; year 2 entry
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBBB — year 2 entry
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.
Up to 20% of feesCoaching Scholarships Programme
Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).
Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence
The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRemission of Fees (Families of Staff)
Please contact the provider.
Staff Scholarships
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The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)
The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.
Up to £1,900
Careers this course leads to
- Translator
- Localisation specialist
- Interpreter
- Project manager (translation and localisation)
- Subtitler
- Language services coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790 | International: International: £20,080
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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