Overview

In the Translation and Interpreting programme from Heriot-Watt University, we actively promote interdisciplinary work across contexts, genres and modalities.

Features

The incorporation of sign language studies coordinates with the wider epistemological move towards multimodality and digital analytical platforms.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Public Service Interpreting: Standardizing Quality and Professionalisation

Police Interpreting

Interpreting and Translating In Mental Health Settings

Translation of Cultural Objects

Evaluative or Persuasive Written Communication in Business Contexts

Interpreter-mediated Interaction

Migrant Memoirs and Literature in Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 29 other PhDs in Translation & Interpreting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of degree certificates for degrees already awarded.

If you are currently pursuing a degree course please provide all available marks to date.

The research proposal should be around 5-8 pages long and contain as much as possible of the following: an introduction or outline of the proposed topic; a statement of objectives and/or specific research questions; a summary of some of the relevant literature which supports the research objective(s); an indication of the intended research methodology.

English Language Requirements.

If you have references available these should be submitted with your application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19816 GBP / year

≈ 19816 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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