Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies MA

at University of Leeds

As a distinctive professional interpreter programme well-known for its long history and fine tradition, this programme will provide language specialists, from the UK and abroad, who meet the entry requirements and pass the aptitude tests, with conference interpreting training in both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills and in acquiring subject matter knowledge of a wide range areas such as international affairs, politics, international business and science and technology.
 

The intensive professional training will enable students to develop professional interpreting competence that are highly valued in major international, governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as in commerce, diplomacy, industry and the academic world.
 

It will also provide specialised translation training as well as an introduction to translation theory and research methods. If you’re studying with English and two passive foreign languages (ACC), all your interpreting modules will provide training INTO English. If you’re training with English and a single, active foreign language (AB), you will train to interpret INTO and FROM English. We don’t offer training in any combination of languages that doesn’t include your first language.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies  
• Interpreting Skills: Consecutive and Simultaneous    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons). We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines. Applicants are required to have an excellent command of English and one or more foreign languages. Applicants will be interviewed and undertake translation tests in their chosen languages.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing and 7.5 in Speaking and Listening.. 
 

Documents and information you'll need
 

You must upload the following documents before we will assess your application:

• Official degree certificate(s) and transcript of marks or enrolment certificate and partial transcript of marks
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Translation Test(s)
  - AB pathway with French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish: submit the relevant translation test into English.
  - AB pathway Chinese-English: submit both “Chinese into English” and “English into Chinese” translation tests.
  - ACC pathway (all languages): submit translation tests from each ‘C’ language into English.

Fees

• UK: £11,250 (total)
• International: £21,750 (total)
   

Postgraduate qualifications from the Centre for Translation Studies are prestigious and respected. They equip you with valuable skills to succeed in a thriving and competitive industry, as well as advanced communication, research, IT and analytical skills.
 

Graduates from our interpreting programmes are working in some of the world’s leading government bodies, media organisations, NGOs, private companies and international political organisations. These include the BBC, UN, EU, World Bank, World Trade Organization, SAP and translation companies such as thebigword and SDL.