Study interpreting and translation at Bath - scholarships and bursaries available to those eligible

MA Interpreting and Translating (MAIT) 

Acquire the skills needed to work as a conference interpreter and professional translator. Our European pathways develop your skills in interpreting and translating from two chosen languages into English. You can also choose to specialise in Chinese with our MA Interpreting and Translating (Chinese) course, which will allow you to work in both directions (from English and into English).

MA Translation and Professional Language Skills (TPLS) 

Gain the sought-after skills you need for a career in specialist language work. You'll mostly work with the written word to provide translations and specialised language services, such as editing, proofreading, and précis-writing. You can choose to specialise in one language, or build your skills across two languages.

A course designed for linguists

MA Interpreting and Translating at Bath has been running for over 50 years and is highly respected internationally for our quality of training. It covers professional translation and different types of interpreting; including simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, and liaison interpreting in public and commercial settings.

MA Translation and Professional Languages Skills started in 2003 in response to requests from employers for linguists trained in translation, editing and proofreading. It's one of few courses in the UK to train students in such a variety of sought-after skills, which can be used immediately in the professional market.

Where possible, we use our extensive network of contacts to organise external training opportunities. These are often with the language services of international organisations, government departments or translation companies – such as the United Nations, European Union or Council of Europe.

Graduate prospects

Bath has a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations and European Parliament for training interpreters and translators.

Trainers from the UN and EP visit us regularly, giving our students an excellent insight into the skills needed to work there. The partnerships also help create job opportunities and we have a successful track record of previous graduates going on to work at both organisations.

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

Get a taste of our courses before you apply

Both the wider University and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences organise a variety of course webinars and virtual open days throughout the year. Come along and speak to our academics, current students and alumni to find out which course is right for you.

Sign up for our next Postgraduate Virtual Open Day

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Scholarships and bursaries

We’re offering over 350 scholarships worth between £3,000 and £10,000 for high-achieving students joining a full-time taught master’s course in September 2026.

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. Read more about bursaries and scholarships.

Once you’ve been accepted to study this course, you may be eligible to apply for a European Commission bursary, which usually opens in May. You must be a national of an EU Member State to apply. Find out more about these bursaries.

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