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Translation Studies (Online) at University of Aberdeen - UCAS

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Course summary

Join our accredited online Masters in Translation Studies and become a highly employable translator. Develop your linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, and learn what’s required to succeed in the translation industry. In this accredited online translation degree, we’ll prepare you for the real demands of the translation industry. As well as building advanced linguistic and cross-cultural communication skills, you’ll develop hands-on expertise in the tasks required of today’s professional translators. With guidance from internationally experienced translators, you’ll learn to:

  • manage translation projects from start to finish
  • work with clients, in person and online, to discuss their needs
  • use one of the profession’s most widely used translation software programs, MemoQ
  • edit and proofread translated work
  • research specialised terminology, and more.
Who can join this online Masters in Translation Studies? This distance learning Masters in Translation Studies is suitable for graduates in any discipline, practising translators, or anyone interested in the field of translation, languages in contact, and intercultural communication. To join this degree, you need to have advanced-level fluency in both English and one or two of the following languages: Arabic, French, Gaelic, German, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, or Spanish. A triple-accredited Masters in Translation Studies This online translation degree is accredited by the:
  • Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
  • Association of Translation Companies (ATC)
  • Association of Programmes in Translation and Interpreting Studies (APTIS)

Modules

We use a range of teaching methods in this degree to give you an excellent balance between theory and practice. Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies.

Assessment method

This translation degree is assessed online. Several types of online assessment are used throughout the programme, including: reflective exercises, essays, discussion boards, course journals.


How to apply

International applicants

This distance-learning Masters in Translation Studies is delivered flexibly, 100% online. You can learn with us anywhere, no student visa required, and manage your study hours to suit you.

Entry requirements

The language of instruction for this degree is English. To join this degree, you need to have: a 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; an advanced-level fluency in English (B2 minimum); and grammatical and structural knowledge (C1/C2) of your native language (English or other). You also need to have an advanced-level fluency (B2 minimum, preferably C1) in one or two of the following languages: Arabic, French, Gaelic, German, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, or Spanish. You are also welcome to apply if you have: other relevant qualifications, and/or professional experience with supportive references.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 6.0 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted.
TOEFL (iBT)90TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 21 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. DI code is 0818
PTE Academic62Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online test is not accepted.
Institution's Own TestAcademic English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) - Pass (valid for 1 year). Academic English Preparation Programme undertaken at other UK HEI - accredited by BALEAP and within 1 year of start of course.
Cambridge English AdvancedCOverall - 176 with: Listening - 162 or above; Reading - 162 or above; Speaking - 162 or above; Writing - 169 or above.

To study for a postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write academic English fluently. These skills will allow you to understand lectures, produce high standards of written work, and perform well in examinations. We can assess your English language proficiency through a variety of means: through your nationality, through the qualifications you gained in high school, through the degree you undertook or are undertaking at university, or through a recognised English language test. Postgraduate Higher requirements are used by the Schools of Business; Divinity, History and Philosophy; Education; Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture; Law; and Social Sciences. The MSc in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management and the MSc in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience also make use of the Postgraduate Higher requirements. Please note certification must be within the two years prior to commencement of your degree programme, unless otherwise stated.

Please use the checklist at the following webpage to determine how you can meet our English language requirements:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £10400 Whole course
EU £10400 Whole course
England £10400 Whole course
Northern Ireland £10400 Whole course
Scotland £10400 Whole course
Wales £10400 Whole course
Channel Islands £10400 Whole course
International £10400 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2024. The fees quoted above are based on you starting your studies with us in the 2024/25 academic year. We have confirmed that our fees will rise by 5% for the 2025/26 academic year. Our indicative costs include a 5% fee rise each year. This is a pay-as-you-go degree. You do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront. You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term. You decide how many credits to study for each term. At the start of term, you pay only for the credits you’re taking that term. This gives you control over your costs and workload for each term of your degree.

Sponsorship information

The University of Aberdeen provides an Alumni Discount Scheme: The University of Aberdeen is very pleased to offer a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for all alumni who have graduated with a degree from the University of Aberdeen.

Translation Studies (Online) at University of Aberdeen - UCAS