Program Overview
The Interpreting at University of Maryland is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 900 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 900 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
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
- Fundamentals of Interpreting
- Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies
- Intercultural Communication Theory
- Public Speaking
- Independent Study: Intensive Writing in English
- Fundamentals of Translation
- Introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Introduction to Simultaneous Interpretation
- Seminar in Health Communication
- The Rhetoric of Political Institutions
- Workplace Processes and Procedures
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate School application
- Statement of purpose, including research interests
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
- GRE scores
- Writing sample
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 900 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 900 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 900 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 900 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months