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Newcastle University: Conference Interpreting
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Modern Languages |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain industry-relevant skills and knowledge in Simultaneous Interpreting, Consecutive Interpreting, Public Service Interpreting and Remote Interpreting. Our Conference Interpreting MA uses English and Chinese as working languages, preparing you for a professional interpreting career.
Our lecturers have a wealth of professional experience, both in-house and freelance. You’ll learn how theory and practice intersect in interpreting. You will hone the skills you need to excel in your chosen professional domain.
You’ll train at our state-of-art conference interpreting suite. You’ll also benefit from both our industry experience and established connections.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree or a degree with a minimum average of 80% (or GPA 3.0) on your transcript. In addition, we require native English-speaking applicants to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, please enclose any evidence you may have to support your second language proficiency qualification. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications who have at least two years of full-time experience as a translator or an interpreter. If your first language is not English, you need IELTS 7.5, with a minimum of 7 in all sub-sections. Your qualification must be no more than three years old on starting the course. No equivalent English language qualifications are considered. Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree or a degree with a minimum average of 80% (or GPA 3.0) on your transcript. In addition, we require native English-speaking applicants to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, please enclose any evidence you may have to support your second language proficiency qualification. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications who have at least two years of full-time experience as a translator or an interpreter. If your first language is not English, you need IELTS 7.5, with a minimum of 7 in all sub-sections. Your qualification must be no more than three years old on starting the course. No equivalent English language qualifications are considered. Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a World Top 140 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive UK universities.
Committed to excellence, innovation and creativity, it is pioneering solutions that can change the world. Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, cities and place, culture and creative arts, and one planet. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
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