| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2023-07-01 | 2023-04-28 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-05-25 |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Conference Interpreting MA prepares students for professional conference interpreting careers in international organizations and the private market. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with practical interpreting experience, site visits, and a state-of-the-art interpreting suite. Students can choose from a wide range of language combinations and benefit from a hybrid teaching mode that combines synchronous online and in-person classes. Graduates are equipped for careers in conference interpreting, translation, editing, or teaching.
Program Outline
Conference Interpreting - MA
Degree Overview:
The Conference Interpreting MA prepares students for work as professional conference interpreters for international organizations and the private market. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes practical interpreting experience, site visits, and dummy booth practice at international institutions like the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the United Nations. Students benefit from access to a state-of-the-art interpreting suite equipped with digital facilities for practicing interpreting, attending virtual classes, and streaming recordings.
This MA program offers a Distance Learning option for both full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) students.
Students from both options are taught together in a synchronous hybrid mode, forming a cohesive learning community.
Outline:
- Language Combinations: The program offers a wide range of language combinations paired with English, including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Further combinations with English, such as Arabic, may be available depending on demand, staff expertise, and resource availability.
- Interpreting Practice: All simultaneous interpreting activities take place in a fully digital interpreting suite equipped with the latest multimedia facilities for virtual classes, student performance recordings, and original speeches for practice.
- Professional Practice: Students gain practical interpreting experience in professional settings, including guided walks around London using the mobile interpreting system. They visit locations like the Bank of England, Lloyd's of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Barbican Centre.
- Modules: The modules are designed to prepare students for professional conference interpreting in the private market, commercial organizations, and large international institutions. The program emphasizes reflection on interpreting skills during interpreting performances, mock conferences, and language-specific tutorials. The dissertation allows students to explore their individual interpreting performance or research the interpreting field.
- Guest Speakers: Students benefit from interactions with guest speakers and practicing conference interpreters who provide additional opportunities for practice and individual and group feedback.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through various methods, including essays, presentations, practical interpreting performances, self and peer evaluations, case studies, a reflective portfolio, and a research project or dissertation.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual tutorials. Students are taught by a team of experienced conference interpreters and academics who are experts in their respective fields.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as professional conference interpreters in the private market, international organizations, and government agencies. They may also pursue careers in translation, editing, or teaching.
Other:
- The program offers a Distance Learning option for both full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) students.
- Students benefit from access to a state-of-the-art interpreting suite equipped with digital facilities for practicing interpreting, attending virtual classes, and streaming recordings.
- The program places a strong emphasis on reflection and critical thinking, encouraging students to develop their own interpreting style and approach.
- Entry Requirements
- Modular Structure
- Accreditation
London Metropolitan University
Overview:
London Metropolitan University is a public university located in London, England. It is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a high-quality education and overall experience. The university prides itself on its dedication to employability, with all undergraduate courses including work-related learning opportunities. It is also recognized for its leadership in environmental sustainability, having significantly reduced its carbon emissions.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus accommodation options are available.Student Support:
The university provides comprehensive student support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support.Library and Learning Resources:
Students have access to a well-equipped library and various learning resources, including online databases and study spaces.Sport and Fitness:
The university offers a variety of sports and fitness facilities, including a gym, sports fields, and fitness classes.E-shop and Payment Services:
Students can access online payment services for fees and other expenses.Venue Hire:
The university's facilities are available for hire for events and conferences.Student Life and Campus Experience:
London Metropolitan University boasts a diverse and welcoming community of students, staff, and graduates. The university's location in London provides students with access to a vibrant city with numerous cultural and social opportunities. The university also offers a range of student clubs and societies, providing opportunities for students to connect with others who share their interests.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High-Quality Teaching:
The university is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for teaching quality.Excellent Student Experience:
The university is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student experience.Strong Employability Focus:
All undergraduate courses include work-related learning opportunities, and many courses are accredited by professional bodies.Commitment to Sustainability:
The university is a leader in environmental sustainability, having significantly reduced its carbon emissions.Diverse and Welcoming Community:
The university is home to a diverse and welcoming community of students, staff, and graduates.Academic Programs:
London Metropolitan University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various subject areas, including:
Arts, Architecture, and Design
Business and Management
Computing and Digital Media
Education
Engineering and Technology
Health and Social Care
Humanities and Social Sciences
Law
Science
Other:
The university has three campuses located in Holloway, Aldgate, and Shoreditch. It is also actively involved in research and knowledge exchange, with a focus on tackling inequalities facing the capital and improving lives.
Entry Requirements:
To be considered for this course, you will be required to have:
- 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)
Language Requirement:
- You must also meet the language requirements to study a postgraduate degree: A postgraduate certificate (minimum) with level 7 in an appropriate foreign language and level 8 in English or the equivalent. This applies to non-native English speakers with UK qualifications and qualifications achieved elsewhere.
- Level 3 language requirements are the minimum expected, so only applicants who meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged to apply.
- All English Language tests (with the exception of IELTS UKVI which requires at least 6.5) must have been taken within two years of their start date on the course.
- All English language requirements (with the exception of IELTS UKVI) must have been achieved during the same two-year period and all qualifications should have been awarded or confirmed at this time and at the same UK level or equivalent.
- All applications with an IELTS grade below 6.5 (IELTS International Version) in an IELTS Academic Module test (and with all tests sitting within a two-year period or the tests sitting at C2.1 and achieved within three years) may be rejected automatically as not meeting the necessary level of competence
- Applicants may submit GCSEs at grade D. However, we would prefer candidates with a C in all subjects to demonstrate English Language and Maths ability at Level 2
- For applicants achieving level 3 in IELTS for UKVI the tests should be from different sessions or modules
English Language Tests:
- IELTS Academic - Level 3 - Overall 6.5 with all 6.0
- Pearson Test of English Academic - Level 3 - Overall 59 with all 56 (Writing 54)
- TOEFL iBT - Level 7.0 with Writing 22, Speaking 20, Reading 19, Listening 21
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - Level 3 (ISE III with a Pass in Reading and Writing and a minimum mark of 60% in Speaking and Listening modules) (for ISE II only if at least a Merit mark (75%) has been achieved in both Speaking and Listening modules). The tests will require at least level 6.0, and the writing should be no lower than 5.5 (5.5/9 for Trinity ISE II with Merit in Speaking and Listening).
