Program Overview
The Conference Interpreting at London Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Conference Interpreting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,810 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Conference Interpreting programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["The Interpreter\'s Skills and Tools", \'Interpreting Theories and Research for Interpreters\', \'Conference Interpreting: module 1\', "The Interpreter\'s Professional Environment and Work Placement", \'Conference Interpreting (EU/UN context)\', \'Conference Interpreting: module 2\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A 2.1 first degree (or a 2.2 with professional experience in interpreting). Applications from candidates with substantial experience as a professional interpreter but no degree will be considered;
- Certificate and Diploma level: English and one other language. MA level: English and one or two other languages;
- Near-native proficiency in their first foreign language (language B) and/or a good command of their second foreign language (language C);
- A very good command of English. One of the following qualifications is required: - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade A - IELTS 6.5 minimum with a minimum score in all component parts of 6; - TOEFL (old exam) 630 minimum; - TOEFL (new exam) 267 minimum.
Entrance aptitude test:
Applications forms are processed by the admission tutor. Once the applicant has demonstrated that they match the entry criteria, they are invited to London Metropolitan University (Moorgate) to attend the entrance aptitude test. For international students, the test can be done remotely. The entrance aptitude test is free and generally runs on Friday morning between 10am and 1pm, twice a month. It includes:
- Translations in and out of English
- Presentations in the mother tongue and foreign languages
- Consecutive interpreting into the A language (mother tongue)
- Essay writing
- Interview with the admission tutor and interpreting lecturers
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,810 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,810 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
