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Master of Science in Translating with Entrepreneurship

Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 16,728/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 31,000 +

Int. Students: 6,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Campus The Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 4AS

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Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Translating with Entrepreneurship

Program Overview

MSc Translating with Entrepreneurship is designed to provide graduates of BA (or equivalent) language programmes the opportunity to develop key transferable professional skills which will provide entry to careers in translation, administrative and project management in translation agencies, international businesses and private entrepreneurial ventures where excellent communication skills and a high level of competence in English plus one or more further language(s) are required. The languages available are Chinese, French, German, Spanish.

The programme specifically aims to enable students to:

Acquire and demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and concepts from translation studies and to apply these to the processes involved in translating and communication for a range of purposes, including private venturing;
Develop a critical understanding of intercultural and interlingual issues in international contexts
Develop analytical skills using theoretical concepts applied to practical translation and communication problems
Master the skills and techniques of translating to professional standards;
Develop original insights into problems of translation and communication;
Reflect critically on the relationship between theory and practice;
Review, organise and evaluate evidence and reflect and comment critically on it;
The mandatory entrepreneurship element of the programme aims to foster an interest in generating ideas, to develop the students' understanding of the commercial world and to learn to apply the necessary skills to undertake enterprising activities, whether in the context of independent entrepreneurship or within existing organisations.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,728 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
Strand A
Native / near-native command of English plus native / near-native command of Chinese, French, German or Spanish
Strand B
Native / near-native command of English plus an excellent command of two from Chinese, French, German or Spanish.
A score of IELTS 6.0 in writing may be accepted if the applicant performs well at interview and test.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

We are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for the January 2025 intake, available on a first-come, first-served basis:

£2,000 scholarships
£4,000 scholarships
£6,000 scholarships

Scholarship for Jan 2025

PG Scholarships ranging From £2000 to £6000
*Varies by Course* Limited seats, First come, First Served.
Block Your seat & Scholarships by Paying £1000 Deposit by 30^thSept.
CAS Deposit £4000.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.