Translation and Interpreting MA

    Translation and Interpreting MA at Newcastle University

    Translation and Interpreting MA at Newcastle University

    The Translation and Interpreting MA is a Master degree offered by Newcastle University at its main campus in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 year(s) to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 26,083 / year(s), and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

    About Translation and Interpreting MA

    Overview

    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-art conference interpreting suite. You’ll also benefit from both our industry experience and established connections.

    The Translation and Interpreting Master's has 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
    • Translation and Localisation MA
    • Translation Studies MA

    You can also study for one year. You'll join the Translation and Interpreting MA directly at Stage 2. This option will depend on your previous qualifications and experience.

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    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Translation and Interpreting MA at Newcastle University

    Entry Requirements

    Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

    • 3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
    • Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
    • 3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

    Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS:

    Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

    TOEFL:

    79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

    Pearson:

    Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

    Duolingo:

    115 overall with no subskill below 100

    Career Opportunities after Completing Translation and Interpreting MA

    Your future

    What can you do with a Translation and Interpreting MA degree?

    Our graduates use their linguistic, IT, and interpersonal skills, and cultural knowledge in a range of sectors.

    Conference Interpreting careers

    • in-house simultaneous and/or consecutive interpreter for international organisations and corporations
    • in-house linguist, providing support on a range of interpreting and translation projects
    • freelance self-employed interpreter
    • event/conference planner
    • conference interpreting trainers and instructors

    Audio Visual Translation (AVT) careers

    • in-house subtitle translator (translation and dubbing of audio-visual content)
    • in-house project manager in a translation agency, working on a range of AVT projects
    • freelance subtitle translator, working as a self-employed translator and dubber of audio-visual content

    Localisation careers

    • in-house localisation in an agency, working on digital and non-digital products (from brochures to apps, websites and video games)
    • in-house project manager working for a localisation agency
    • freelance localisation - running your own business as a self-employed independent localisation specialist
    • cultural liaison - working for developers or companies in one locale liaising with clients and publishers in another locale to promote products

    Translation careers

    • in-house linguists working for a translation agency
    • in-house project manager working for a translation agency
    • freelance self-employed translator
    • translating documents for EU Institutions and members of the European Parliament

    Our Careers Service

    Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. 

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,083 / year(s)
    Translation and Interpreting MA at Newcastle University
    Newcastle University
    Newcastle University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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