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

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 15,080 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 50


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

Our MA (Hons) Applied Languages and Translating (ALT) degree allows you to study German and Spanish to degree level.

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. You will then spend a compulsory year abroad in Year 3 on placement at two partner institutions, immersed in your two chosen languages. This degree focuses on practical language skills, communication studies, European studies and linguistics/ translation studies.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MA (Hons) Applied Languages and Translating (German/ Spanish) 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

Year of Establishment 1821
University Type Public
Campus Setting Suburban
Establishment Year 1966
Endowment £8.9 million
Total Enrolment 30,000+
Mode of Program Full time, distance and online
Graduate job rate 80%

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: 

Expenses Cost in Pounds(Monthly)
Hall Fees £500- £735
Food/Toiletries/Laundry £175
Social £140
Mobile Phone £25
Books and Equipment May vary
Travel £1.80/per bus ticket
Total £865- £1,100

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.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 15,080

Total

£ 15,080