Study Translation and Interpreting MA at Newcastle University in the UK, School of Modern Languages
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Translation and Interpreting MA

UK

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What will I learn?

Gain industry-relevant skills and critical knowledge in the fields of translation and interpreting. Our Translation and Interpreting MA uses English and Chinese as working languages.With English and Chinese as working languages, our Translation and Interpreting MA will allow you to hone the skills you need to excel in your chosen professional domain. Our lecturers have a wealth of professional experience, both in-house and freelance. They have worked in the fields of translation, localisation, and conference interpreting. You will gain an understanding of how theory and practice intersect in translation and interpreting. You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art conference interpreting suite. You’ll also benefit from both our industry experience and established connections. The Translation and Interpreting Master's has one or two stages. Each stage lasts one year. You can study for two years. In your first year, you’ll join the Translation and Interpreting MA. Then in your second year, you’ll continue on the Translation and Interpreting pathway or choose to study: Conference Interpreting MA Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy MA Translation and Localisation MA Translation Studies MA You can also study for one year. You’ll join the Translation and Interpreting MA, or any of the above MA programmes, directly at Stage 2. This option will depend on your previous qualifications and experience.

Which department am I in?

School of Modern Languages

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,900.00 (US$ 33,448) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£25,900.00 (US$ 33,448) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Stage 1 entry

2:2 honours degree

OR

We will also consider your application if you have non-standard qualifications and at least two years of full-time experience as a translator or an interpreter.

Native English-speaking applicants need to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, include evidence to support your second language proficiency qualification. You may need to take part in an interview in Chinese.

Stage 2 entry (advanced)

2:2 honours degree

You must also have expert second-language knowledge.

Native English-speaking applicants to have good degree-level knowledge of Chinese. When applying, include evidence to support your second language proficiency qualification. You may need to take part in an interview in Chinese.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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