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Full time September MA 1 year
Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Linguistics & Classics (23)

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Are you passionate about languages and want to become a professional interpreter and translator? Look no further! Our highly-respected full-time MA in Interpreting and Translating is designed to equip you with the practical skills and experience needed to excel in this field. With over 50 years of experience, our programme offers training opportunities and a diverse range of language pathways. You'll learn professional translation and various interpreting techniques, participate in mini-conferences, and gain valuable contacts through external training with international organizations. Our experienced tutors, who have worked with heads of state, will guide you towards a successful career in this exciting industry.

About the course

Acquire the skills needed to become a professional interpreter and translator in a range of European languages on this practical and respected master’s course.

Our MA in Interpreting and Translating will equip you with a joint qualification in both disciplines, preparing you to work as a conference interpreter and professional translator.

You’ll learn from highly experienced tutors who work or have previously worked as professional translators and interpreters. Some have interpreted for heads of state and government ministers, and most work for international organisations alongside teaching. You'll benefit from their wealth of experience and contemporary knowledge.

Course pathways

Path 1 (French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish)

You’ll either:

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Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for the European Stream you will need mother tongue competence in English and degree-level competence in two foreign languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish or Russian).

To apply for the Chinese pathway, you must normally have mother tongue competence in Chinese or English.
To apply for the Russian-only pathway, you must normally have mother tongue competence in Russian or English.




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