Overview

The Interpreting and Translating (French and Russian) degree offered at University of Bath will equip you with a joint qualification in both disciplines. This will prepare you to work as a conference interpreter and professional translator.

You’ll learn from highly experienced tutors who work or have previously worked as professional translators and interpreters. Some have interpreted for heads of state and government ministers, and most work for international organisations alongside teaching. You'll benefit from their wealth of experience and contemporary knowledge.

Graduate prospects

Our MA Interpreting and Translating is a vocational course with an excellent international reputation. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in a range of interpreting and translating roles. Others have used the transferable skills gained to pursue further study or careers in teaching, publishing, and design.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for:

Foreign Office

UEFA

GCHQ

European Parliament

European Commission

International Court of Justice

European Court of Auditors

International Union of Railways

Universal Postal Union

United Nations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

French to English consecutive interpreting

Russian to English consecutive interpreting

French to English simultaneous interpreting

Russian to English simultaneous interpreting

French to English translation

Russian to English translation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for the European Stream you will need mother tongue competence in English and degree-level competence in two foreign languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian).

Please note you must meet the English language requirements before applying to this programme.

Candidates will complete aptitude tests for translating and interpreting to assess their suitability for the course.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in an English speaking country you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27800 GBP / year

≈ 27800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13000 GBP / year

≈ 13000 GBP / year

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 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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