About this course
University of Bath offers MA Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese) as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Language and Literature. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £28,900 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 108. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and September, 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
Please note, given the high expectations of the course, you will be tested to further assess your suitability. You will be required to complete an online written test. If you pass this stage, you will then be invited to an online interview, following which a final admissions decision will be made.
To apply for this course, you should normally have mother tongue competence in Chinese or English. Applicants whose mother tongue is not any of these languages may be eligible on a case by case basis. You must meet the English language requirements before applying to this course.
You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸September, 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
