Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 26,580 per year

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

Living Cost in University of Glasgow

  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 - 96.0  Minimum Listening - 23.0  Minimum Reading - 23.0  Minimum Writing - 24.0  Minimum Speaking - 23.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 66.0  Minimum Listening - 59.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 74.0  Minimum Speaking - 59.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Prospects

Driven by the global economy, the last decade or so has seen a massive growth in demand for expert, specialist translators.  You will develop the skills required to work in the industry as well as essential information about setting up as a freelance translator or working for a translation agency.

You will acquire skills relevant to a variety of careers that may involve translation or require advanced language and communication skills. These include:

• Marketing and public relations
• Careers in writing, including publishing, journalism or technical communication
• Language teaching
• International commerce
• Government work
• The creative industries, including TV, film, theatre

Our graduates work in translation agencies in the UK and overseas, work as freelance translators or for translation software companies. Others have moved into language-related careers in teaching, publishing and global commercial organisations or have decided to study for a PhD.

If you are interestedin pursuing a career in academia, the MSc will provide you with opportunities to study, discuss and analyse the essential theoretical material required as a foundation for research.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Undergraduate

• University of Glasgow funding
  • College of Arts Deans' Award
  • College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences Deans' Award
  • College of Social Sciences Deans' Award
  • Sanctuary Scholarships
  • Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

Postgraduate

• University of Glasgow funding
  • Sanctuary Scholarships
  • Adam Smith Scholarship (International)
  • ASBS Global Challenges Scholarship
  • Joseph Lister India Scholarships
  • School of Computing Science: International Excellence Awards
  • School of Geographical and Earth Sciences: PGT Excellence Awards
  • Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
  • University of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship
  • University of Glasgow College of Arts South Asia Award

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.