Overview

Our lecturers have a wide range of practical and research experience in translation and interpreting.

MSc Business Translation and Interpreting at University of Strathclyde will include industry-based tasks.

Glasgow is the economic centre of Scotland, where you can expect to experience a rich cultural and social life.

Careers

Students gain professional proficiency in translation and liaison interpreting, specialising in business and commerce, which will open up a broad array of potential career paths from within the translation industry to global commerce and media.

Job titles from both the public and private sectors could include, but not necessarily be restricted to:

translator

interpreter

technical writer

international communication specialist (in advertising, marketing, media, and public affairs)

educator

administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Text Typology and Translation

Translation and Interpreting Studies

Professional Interpreting Practice

Translation and Language Technology

Interpreting for Business and Commerce

Business Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Postgraduate Diploma - 120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

First- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent. An academic background in English or translating is not required. Applicants with a lower degree classification may be considered on an individual basis.
Suitable applicants are required to pass an aptitude test prior to admission, comprising of a written translation test. This may be followed by an oral interview to further demonstrate your language proficiency. The oral interview can be conducted face-to-face or online, according to circumstances.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9550 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time - £4,775

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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