MSc Translation & Intercultural Communication at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An MSc preparing graduates to communicate across languages and cultures, with a focus on AI literacy and technologies such as machine translation and subtitling software. Covers translation, interpreting, localisation and media accessibility between English and any other language.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses Translation Studies in Theory and Practice and Intercultural Communication, with two options each semester (such as Subtitling and Media Accessibility, Introduction to Interpreting or Literary Translation Studies), and a summer dissertation. Taught courses are 20 credits and delivered as seminars or workshops.

Career pathways

Roles in communication across languages and cultures in healthcare, business, NGOs, marketing, government, education and the creative industries, such as communications and media manager, translation coordinator, marketing officer and press officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject, with evidence of advanced skills in English and one other language (second language at CEFR C1 equivalent). International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the university; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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