Conference Interpreting / Ateangaireacht Chomhdhála

The MA in Conference Interpreting is designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to explore the dynamic profession of conference interpreting. Whether you are a recent graduate of modern languages aiming to build specialist knowledge or a professional looking to obtain a highly regarded qualification to advance your career, or someone with underutilised language skills considering a new direction in the interpreting sector, this programme offers the skills and expertise to help you succeed.



While an in-depth knowledge of your working languages and their cultures is essential for any interpreter, being a successful conference interpreter requires more than just language skills. This course welcomes applicants with strong analytical skills and a diverse educational background. If you love languages and believe in multilingual communication, becoming a conference interpreter is an exciting career choice. Curiosity is key to professional success as well as a passion for communication and expression in one’s mothertongue.

Year 1 (90 Credits)



Required AT126: Tráchtas / Thesis

Required AT129: An tAontas Eorpach / The European Union

RequiredAT130: Modheolaíochtaí Taighde / Research Methodology

Required AT121: Ateangaireacht Leantach I / Consecutive Interpreting I

Required AT122: Ateangaireacht Chomhuaineach I / Simultaneous Interpreting I

Optional AT123: Ateangaireacht Leantach II / Consecutive Interpreting II

Optional AT124: Ateangaireacht Chomhuaineach II / Simultaneous Interpreting II

Optional AT127: Ateangaireacht Leantach III / Consecutive Interpreting III

Optional AT128: Ateangaireacht Chomhuaineach III / Simultaneous Interpreting III

Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area.



Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available here. 



English Language Entry Requirements



For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent. 



More information on English language test equivalency are available here.



Supporting Documents

You will be required to provide supporting documentation as part of your application. You can check here what supporting documents are required for this course.

MA: 1 calendar year (September to August)

PDip: 1 academic year

Next start date: September 2026

With a focus on real-world application, career-relevant modules, and opportunities for placements and global experiences, the MA in Conference Interpreting prepares you for a wide range of exciting roles in the world of interpreting.



Students must obtain a postgraduate qualification in Conference Interpreting to allow them to sit the Inter-Institutional EU Accreditation Tests and work as a professional conference interpreter. Students completing this course can avail of considerable employment opportunities worldwide as interpreting services are frequently required at conferences, seminars and so on. Many graduates work with EU and UN institutions. Opportunities are also available outside the large international organisations.