Master in Conference Interpreting Ma

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.

Gain hands-on experience through site visits, work placements, and dummy booth practice at major international institutions including the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the United Nations in Geneva and Vienna. This programme is designed to prepare you for a professional career as a conference interpreter, whether you aim to work for global organisations or within the private commercial sector.

You will work within a state-of-the-art, 32-channel digital interpreting suite that supports both face-to-face practice and remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI). The curriculum includes unique professional exposure, such as guided walks around London using mobile interpreting systems, allowing you to practice in professional settings like the Bank of England, Lloyd's of London, and the Barbican Centre.

Synchronous Hybrid Learning

The programme accommodates both full-time and distance learning students, who are taught together as a single, cohesive community of learners in a synchronous hybrid mode. You will benefit from extensive feedback from experienced professionals, guest speakers, and detailed reflective practice, ensuring you are fully equipped for the professional reality of the interpreting booth.