Course Details

MA Conference Interpreting

The Conference Interpreting MA is designed to prepare students for a professional career as a conference interpreter, working for international organisations or within the private market. This course is ideal for those

Start Date

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Duration

1 year

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£13,000 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time, Distance

Fee information

The tuition fee for UK home students is £13,000 per year. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Structure

Course Structure

Year 1

Conference Interpreting (EU/UN Context)

20 credits

Consecutive interpreting (A into English or C2 into English)

20 credits

Consecutive interpreting (English into A, or C1 into English)

20 credits

Interpreting Theory and Interpreting Assignment Preparation Strategies

20 credits

MA Research Project

60 credits

Simultaneous interpreting (A<>English , or C1 and C2 into English)

20 credits

The Interpreter's Professional Environment

20 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

A first degree with a 2.1 (or a 2.2 with professional experience in interpreting). Applications from candidates with substantial experience as a professional interpreter but no degree will be considered. Entrance aptitude test: Application forms are processed by the admissions tutor. Once you've demonstrated that you match the entry criteria, you're invited to the institution to attend the entrance aptitude test. For international students, the test can be done remotely. The entrance aptitude test is free and generally runs on Fridays between 10am and 1pm twice a month. It includes: translations into and from English, presentations in the mother tongue and foreign languages, consecutive interpreting into the A language (mother tongue), essay writing, and an interview with the admissions tutor and interpreting lecturers.

English Language Requirements

Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What career options are available for me after completing Conference Interpreting from London Metropolitan University?