MA Conference Interpreting at Newcastle University

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. While this transformation is underway, modules, learning experiences and assessment approaches may be updated.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Modern Languages  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

These modules all incorporate remote interpreting skills and digital tools. These skills are increasingly essential in today’s interpreting landscape. Compulsory modules include: Consecutive Interpreting II, Advanced Simultaneous Interpreting, Public Service Interpreting, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Research Methods & Dissertation/Project.

Career pathways

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. Graduate roles and employers include: simultaneous interpreting; consecutive interpreting; public service interpreting; remote interpreting; explore how theory and practice intersect in interpreting; hone the skills you need to excel in your chosen professional domain; train in our state-of-the-art conference interpreting suite; benefit from our strong industry links and real-world insight; Global Film MA; Translation and Interpreting MA.

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