Heriot-Watt University's MSc Interpreting and Translating is a twin-focus degree which prepares students for a career as a professional translator and interpreter in one or two of the following languages combined with English: • Chinese • French • German • Spanish

This degree has been tailored to meet the needs of the international interpreting and translation industries. The courses help students develop the ideal balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Studying MSc Interpreting and Translating at Heriot-Watt University will give students' access to the excellent facilities, which include professional-standard translation and interpreting labs. Students will be taught by professional interpreters and translators and their learning will focus on developing a professional expertise in areas such as: • Technical and scientific translation • Subtitling and audio-visual translation • Use of Computer Aided Translation tools • Sight translation • Simultaneous interpreting • Consecutive interpreting and note taking

Students will develop these skills to a proficient standard and learn about the different approaches and skillsets required from interpreters when working in distinct professional contexts such as healthcare, court and legal, educational and conference interpreting.

By studying on this MSc Interpreting and Translating programme students will gain access to an ever-growing international network of employers who recognise the high standard of skills and expertise of Interpreting and Translating graduates.