Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) BSL/French MA (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) BSL/French MA (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Language and Area Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Language and Area Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £21500 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £27000 | £17000 - £27500 | £19000 - £35000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26063 | £25344 | £29396 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30158 | £18791 - £32596 | £21874 - £39812 |
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Course Description
Heriot-Watt University is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 12th in the UK for European Languages (the National Student Survey 2014). 84% of our students expressed overall satisfaction with this programme. 85% were in work/study within six months of completing the programme, with 90% of those in work in a professional or managerial position. During third year you will spend one semester studying abroad at one of our exchange partners, and the other semester on a BSL placement in the UK. Graduates successfully completing all specified components of this programme are able to register as full Members of the Register of Sign Language Interpreters with NRCPD, the national registration body in the UK for sign language interpreting, and also with SASLI (Scottish Association of Sign Language interpreters).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) BSL/French MA (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University
| 45% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) BSL/French MA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £17320 | year 1 |
| International | £17320 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
2024/25 tuition fees are subject to confirmation
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Heriot-Watt University
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of Heriot-Watt University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Heriot-Watt University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #4
- #30
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a prominent research education institution located in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Recognised globally for their research contributions in Engineering and Science in particular, this university enjoys a formidable reputation among education ranking listings such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. Despite the university’s campus not being centrally located in the city, students almost unanimously agree that there is more than enough fun to be had on-site, thanks to a proactive Student Union that is constantly working to create spaces and resources for clubs.
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FAQ about Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) BSL/French MA (Hons) Heriot-Watt University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £27000 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (45%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Media Professionals (15%), Web and Multimedia Design Professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 91. This means that 91% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Heriot-Watt University achieved the highest ranking for French. It is ranked #30 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (French). See all subject rankings for Heriot-Watt University.
- Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) BSL/French MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Heriot-Watt University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 206 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Modern Languages students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
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- Published:
- 14 May, 2024