Study MSc Translation Studies (Online) at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

MSc Translation Studies (Online)

UK

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What will I learn?

Earn a triple-accredited Masters in Translation Studies online. Develop your linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, and learn what’s required to succeed in the translation industry. Earn the qualifications you need to enter professional life as a translator. 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.

Which department am I in?

School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£11,035.00 (US$ 14,251) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Online

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Online/Distance with attendance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£11,035.00 (US$ 14,251) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Online

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

To join this degree, you need to have:

  • a 2:2 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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