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MA Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating)

Heriot-Watt University

Institution
Heriot-Watt University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating)
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
RR14
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 30

Entry requirements

A level: BBC (B in main language) IB: 30 points (HL 5 in main language) Highers: BBBB BTEC: DDM HNC: B in graded unit HND: BB

About this course

MA (Hons) in Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating), focusing on French and Spanish. Intensive language support is available in the first year, and the third year is spent studying abroad. The course includes simultaneous interpreting and advanced translation practice in later years, and students complete a dissertation on a topic related to languages, interpreting and translation.

Modules

  • Introduction to Language and Intercultural Studies
  • French Intensive Beginners 1
  • Spanish Intermediate 1
  • French Intermediate 1
  • Spanish Intensive Beginners 1
  • Introduction to World History and Culture
  • French Intensive Beginners 2
  • Spanish Intermediate 2
  • French Intermediate 2
  • Spanish Intensive Beginners 2