About MA (hons) Applied Languages And Translating (french/german) in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Our MA (Hons) Applied Languages and Translating (ALT) degree allows you to study French and German to degree level and spend a compulsory year abroad, immersed in those languages, on placement at two of Heriot-Watt University's partner institutions.

Students with only one language at post-Higher/A-Level follow an accelerated intensive language course during Year 1 and join the mainstream language courses from Year 2. The degree focuses on practical language skills, communication studies, European studies and linguistics/ translation studies.

Work and study

This is what our MA (Hons) Applied Languages and Translating (French/German) students are doing six months after graduating:

• 75% are working
• 10% are studying
• 10% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 70% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £20000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £19000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Business and public service associate professionals
• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Artistic, literary and media occupations

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.0
• TOEFL IBT: 80
• PTE: 50-57

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.