Interpreting

This MA in Interpreting is designed to provide students with:



- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the contexts and practices of professional interpreting, enabling students to develop the skills upon which professional interpreter competence is predicated.



- Competence in autonomous and lifelong learning, which enables students to apply the interpreting, communication, and learning skill set they have acquired to any other career of their choice, including starting their own business as a free

lancing professional.



- Advanced expertise in their language pairs.



- In-depth knowledge of the language-services market place.



- Appropriate opportunities in professionally-based practice.

Core Modules

Principles and Practices of Interpreting (40 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)



Optional Modules

Simultaneous Interpreting (20 credits)

Public Service Interpreting (20 credits)

Commercial Interpreting (20 credits)

Consecutive Interpreting (20 credits)

Profession & Placement Module (0 credits)

Entrance requirements

Graduate

Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline.



Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) may be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years relevant professional experience.



If you would like further informal advice, please contact course convenor Dr Chen-En Ho c.ho@qub.ac.uk.



Please contact the programme team for information on the language pairs offered for 2026 entry (students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in both languages).



International Students

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/



English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years).



International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.



For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.



If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 14th August 2026 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.

1 year full-time.

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

Career Prospects

Introduction

Careers in interpreting and translation can be both highly intellectual and extremely rewarding in a practical sense. In addition to international organisations, interpreters and translators can find employment in a range of roles in diverse companies or work as freelancers for agencies and/or direct clients. Professional interpreting and translation skills are valued in many areas of employment, notably banking and finance, politics, NGOs, publishing, libraries, arts venues, management consultancy, law, and jobs in engineering and manufacturing, due to their international client base. Interpreters and translators are also required in a wide range of other activities and lines of work, including aiding police investigations and other security services, supporting migrant communities, conference proceedings, sports events, and governmental communications.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/