Translation and Interpreting Master's Degrees
Our Translation and Interpreting Master's degrees are designed with your future career in mind.
With a strong emphasis on employability, you’ll gain the practical skills, professional insight, and global awareness needed to launch an exciting, globe-trotting career in translation and interpreting.
With five MAs to choose from including our brand new Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy MA you can find the Master's degree that's right for you.
Translation and Interpreting MA
The MA Translation and Interpreting Master's allows you to tailor your training in the fields of translation and interpreting to suit your needs.
You will develop industry-relevant skills and knowledge in your chosen area. You will graduate ready to embark on a career as a professional translator and interpreter. You will also train in our UN-standard, state-of-the-art conference interpreting suite.
Conference Interpreting MA
The MA Conference Interpreting will train you for a professional interpreting career. In this course, you will develop industry-relevant skills and knowledge in:
- simultaneous interpreting
- consecutive interpreting
- public service interpreting
- remote interpreting
You will learn the practical skills to interpret professionally. You will also learn the technological skills to work in contemporary professional settings. Training will be provided in our UN-standard, state-of-the-art conference interpreting suite.
Translation and Localisation MA
The MA Translation and Localisation will enable you to gain critical skills and academic knowledge. This industry-relevant course covers localisation, translation and audio-visual translation (AVT).
During this course, you will develop a professional skillset. Upon graduation, you will be ready to enter the translation and localisation industry. We have full academic membership with the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA).
Translation Studies MA
The Translation Studies MA will equip you with a thorough base in:
- translating and interpreting principles
- translating and interpreting research methods
- practical translation training
Our staff’s research expertise will fully prepare you for doctoral study.
We are a corporate education member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
Hear from our students and staff
Postgraduate Translation and Interpreting Degrees at Newcastle University
Translation and Interpreting MA: Alumni Interview
Conference Interpreting MA and Translation and Interpreting MA: The Student Experience
What it's like Studying an MA in Translation and Interpreting at Newcastle University
Why study a Master’s in Translation and Interpreting with us?
Our Master's programmes are designed with your future career in mind. With a strong emphasis on employability, you’ll gain the practical skills, professional insight, and global awareness needed to launch an exciting, globe-trotting career in translation and interpreting.
Our graduates work in a wide range of roles:
- international organisations
- NGOs
- localisation
- language service industries
Our graduates are well-prepared to step into the digital, multilingual global landscape of work.
On your master's with us, you'll develop a range of highly transferable skills:
- critical thinking
- intercultural communication
- project management
- digital literacy
These competencies ensure you graduate with a well-rounded, future-ready skillset. If you wish to open doors in language services and a variety of global industries, look no further.