MA Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year MA preparing students to work as professional conference interpreters and translators, combining interpreting practice in conference facilities with study of translation and the theory and research behind current practice.

Department: School of Languages, Cultures and Societies | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students follow an AB pathway (one foreign language into and out of English) or an ACC pathway (two foreign languages into English), with Leeds offering all United Nations official languages including Arabic and Russian, plus translation studies.

Career pathways

Interpreting and translation roles with government bodies, media organisations, NGOs, private companies and international political organisations, including the BBC, UN, EU, World Bank and translation companies such as thebigword and RWS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, preferably in an interpreting, translation or language-related subject; applicants from other areas or with relevant experience are also considered. Applicants who meet the minimum academic requirement are invited to interview and may be required to submit a translation test for each language combination and direction. A supporting statement is required. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing, 7.0 in Speaking and 7.5 in Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,800 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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