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MA Interpreting and Translating - 1 year full-time (European Languages)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full Time

Masters Degree Description

Acquire the skills needed to become a professional interpreter and translator in a range of European languages on this practical and respected master’s course.

Our MA in Interpreting and Translating will equip you with a joint qualification in both disciplines. This will prepare you to work as a conference interpreter and professional translator.

You’ll learn from highly experienced tutors who work or have previously worked as professional translators and interpreters. Some have interpreted for heads of state and government ministers, and most work for international organisations alongside teaching. You'll benefit from their wealth of experience and contemporary knowledge.

 

Language Options

Across this course, you’ll translate and interpret two different European languages into English. You must have a perfect command of English and an excellent understanding of the two languages you choose.

The available course routes are:

  • French and German
  • French and Italian
  • French and Russian
  • French and Spanish
  • German and Spanish
  • Italian and German
  • Italian and Spanish
  • Russian and German
  • Russian and Italian
  • Russian and Spanish

You can also choose our MA Interpreting and Translating (Chinese) course. This allows you to work in both directions between Chinese (Mandarin) and English. You must have an excellent command of Chinese and English.

Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We’re offering over 350 scholarships worth between £3,000 and £10,000 for high-achieving students joining a full-time taught master’s course in September 2026.

Student Destinations

Upon completion of this course, you will have acquired:

  • the written and verbal skills to work with varied and challenging texts and speeches to a professional standard
  • experience of working to deadlines and using style guides
  • contacts with potential employers and colleagues from your external training
  • access to our close-knit alumni network of linguists who work in international organisations, private bodies and independent agencies
  • translation skills, which you’ll demonstrate during the dissertation/project you complete at the end of the taught part of the course
  • a greater level of intercultural awareness, which is important for working in an international role

Module Details

For module details please refer to the website and select a course route.

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