Master in Conference Interpreting Pg Dip

Tuition fees are 25,252 USD per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Graduates of this programme are well-positioned to pursue professional careers as conference interpreters, working with intergovernmental organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union, or as freelance professionals in the private market. This course is specifically designed for linguists who wish to master the practical and technical demands of high-level interpreting in both face-to-face and remote settings.

State-of-the-art Training

Students benefit from a focused, practical curriculum delivered in a state-of-the-art interpreting suite, mirroring the technology utilized by major international institutions. The programme emphasizes:

• Development of long consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills.
• Strategic preparation for professional accreditation tests.
• Multilingual and multicultural conference management expertise.
• Practical experience through mock conferences, dummy booth practice, and industry shadowing.

The course is uniquely flexible, offering a distance learning option and a synchronous hybrid teaching mode that brings together a global community of learners. It serves as an intensive professional qualification that can function as a standalone credential or as a direct pathway into the full MA Conference Interpreting.

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.