Program Overview
The 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 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
- Tuition: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- [\'Conference Interpreting 1\', \'Conference Interpreting 2\', \'Interpreting Theory and Research for Interpreters\', \'MA Research Project\', \'Public Service Interpreting\', "The Interpreter\'s Professional Environment", "The Interpreter\'s Skills and Tools"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a 2.1 first degree or a 2.2 with professional experience in interpreting (candidates with substantial experience as a professional interpreter but no degree will also be considered)
- Certificate and Diploma level English and one other language or MA level English and one or two other languages
- Near-native proficiency in your first foreign language (language B) and/or a good command of their second foreign language (language C)
- a very good command of English with a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade AM
Entrance aptitude test
Application forms are processed by the admissions tutor. Once you\'ve demonstrated that you match the entry criteria, you\'re invited to London Metropolitan University (Moorgate campus) 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 various language combinations
- consecutive interpreting into the A language (mother tongue)
- essay writing
- an interview with the admissions tutor and interpreting lecturers
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
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 (London Met) is a public university in London, England. The university was formed in 2002 through the merger of London Guildhall University and the University of...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
