Masters Degrees (Subtitling)

Our MA Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling is the first of its kind to offer written translation, oral interpreting and film and video subtitling within a single course. Read more

A professionally-oriented course offering students a wide range of contacts in industry in the UK and abroad. A flexible course that allows students the option to either develop a range of translation skills or focus particularly on those they wish to pursue. Read more

There is an increasing demand for experts in the field of screen translation. You’ll learn the theory and practice of screen translation, and gain the technical knowledge and skills needed to work in this specialised area. Read more

MA Conference Interpreting and Translation (Chinese-English) should interest you if you want to build your language proficiency in Chinese and English and further develop the translation and interpreting techniques that are required by employers. Read more

This challenging and exciting course will introduce you to key methods and approaches in translation studies and computer-assisted translation, specialising in the processes and practices of audiovisual translation. Read more

The programme is taught by academic staff and by experts from the industry who bring their professional experience into the classroom. Read more

PG Diploma Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting should interest you if you want to build your language proficiency in Chinese and English, and further develop the translation and interpreting techniques that are required by employers. Read more

Programme overview The MA Chinese-English Audiovisual Translation is designed to prepare students to work in the fast-growing audiovisual sector of the language industries. Read more

This MSc is designed to provide first-class training in audiovisual translation and accessibility to the media. Read more

This pioneering MA is for students with a multilingual background who want to work in a creative international environment. Choose between undertaking a research based dissertation and working with a cultural institution as part of a work placement. Read more

This course focuses on computer-assisted translation to give you valuable experience of the localisation, project and terminology management tools that are used in professional practice. Read more

Heriot-Watt University is home to the most established Interpreting and Translating Masters degree programme in Scotland and offers teaching in Chinese, French, German and Spanish in state-of-the-art facilities. Read more

Heriot-Watt University’s 2 Year MSc in Chinese – English Interpreting and Translating provides students with time to immerse themselves in a new culture and lift their language, interpreting and translating skills to a professional standard. Read more

Heriot-Watt University’s Two-Year MSc in Chinese – English Translating provides students with 2 years of professional training in the skills and techniques used by professional translators and sufficient time to develop language abilities and intercultural understanding. Read more

Become a fully-fledged professional translator and equip yourself with the technological skills and strategies to succeed. Read more