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PgCert Translation Studies (Online)

At University of Aberdeen

Location

United Kingdom

Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate

Fees

GBP3620

(2026)

Duration

8 Month(s)

Next intake

25.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

Earn a triple-accredited Masters in Translation Studies online. Develop your linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, and learn what’s required to succeed in the translation industry. Earn the qualifications you need to enter professional life as a translator. In this accredited online translation degree, we’ll prepare you for the real demands of the translation industry. As well as building advanced linguistic and cross-cultural communication skills, you’ll develop hands-on expertise in the tasks required of today’s professional translators. With guidance from internationally experienced translators, you’ll learn to: manage translation projects from start to finish work with clients, in person and online, to discuss their needs use one of the profession’s most widely used translation software programs, MemoQ edit and proofread translated work research specialised terminology, and more.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 8 Month(s)

Fees: GBP3620

Intake	Location
Term 1 (January), 2027	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2027	Aberdeen

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

To join this degree, you need to have:

a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
an advanced-level fluency in English (B2 minimum), and
grammatical and structural knowledge (C1/C2) of your native language (English or other).

You also need to have an advanced-level fluency (B2 minimum, preferably C1) in one or two of the following languages:

Arabic
French
Gaelic
German
Mandarin Chinese
Polish, or
Spanish.

You are also welcome to apply if you have:

other relevant qualifications, and/or
professional experience with supportive references.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Aberdeen. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.