MA Translation and Interpreting at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The MA Translation and Interpreting offers professional training in translation and interpreting between English and one other language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish), open to native and non-native English speakers. It covers conference (consecutive and simultaneous) and public service interpreting alongside computer-assisted translation, project management and quality assurance.

Department: Languages | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Interpreting Skills Lab, Translation Skills Lab, Professional Development and an MA Interpreting Project, MA Translation Project or MA Dissertation. Options include Digital Co-Laboratory, International Liaison and Advocacy and Translation as Cultural Practice.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates to work as professional linguists or freelance interpreters in the public and private sectors or move into research, supported by the university's Elia Exchange membership for work placements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Linguists without a degree but with sufficient experience in translation and/or interpreting are also considered. All applicants take an entry test with written and oral components, and successful candidates are interviewed in person or by telephone. The course is open to native speakers of Chinese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. One academic or professional reference is required. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,355 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year (2027/28 entry). Source

International applicants: GBP 20,760 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year (2027/28 entry). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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