MA Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This MA is delivered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and features a UN Geneva residential. It will equip you with the interpreting and diplomacy skills to excel in international and diplomatic settings. This interdisciplinary MA is the only Master’s in Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy delivered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) .

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

What you will study

Interactive lectures, webinars, and workshops support your practical experience. These provide you with a foundational understanding of key concepts and debates in interpreting and diplomatic theory. Compulsory modules include: Advanced Simultaneous Interpreting, AI and Digital Tools in Interpreting Practice, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Research Methods & Dissertation/Project, Introduction to Diplomacy - Diplomatic Practice in the age of AI, Conference Diplomacy and Model United Nations, Consecutive Interpreting & International Negotiation.

Career pathways

The Careers Service provides tailored advice for international students. This includes the China Career Gateway , an exclusive career development programme for Chinese students studying at Newcastle University. Graduate roles and employers include: experience the UN work environment in Geneva first-hand; take part in tailor-made UN career development sessions; maximise your chances to secure an internship position in the UN.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree If your application is successful in the first round of selection, you will be invited to attend an online interview as a part of the application process. Applicants whose first language is English are required to submit evidence of degree-level language proficiency (or equivalent) in Chinese as part of their application. Applicants whose first language is Chinese are required to meet the English language requirements for the course. IELTS and TOEFL scores are accepted. You are not required to have completed your IELTS or TOEFL assessments before applying to this course. Applicants with lower or non-standard qualifications who have at least two years of experience as a Chinese-English interpreter will be considered on a case-by-case basis. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4208f/#how-to-apply

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