Master in Interpreting Ma

Tuition fees are 23,000 GBP per year. The application deadline for the Nov 2027 intake is Aug 15, 2027.

Field visits to global industry leaders—including Keywords Studios for game localisation and the European Union’s Directorate-General for Interpretation—place you at the heart of the professional interpreting world. This MA is crafted to bridge the gap between academic theory and the high-pressure realities of the language-services marketplace, preparing students for careers that require not just linguistic precision, but also technological agility and rapid self-teaching capabilities.

Professional Integration and Expertise

The programme offers a blend of intensive seminars, workshops, and direct experience with visiting industry professionals. Whether you are aiming for a career in international trade, diplomacy, legal interpreting, or digital media, the curriculum ensures you develop advanced competence in your specific language pairs. Beyond core interpreting techniques, you will build a versatile skill set that supports entrepreneurial freelancing or high-level roles in diverse sectors such as finance, engineering, and public policy.

• Strong focus on both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
• Opportunities to earn an OCN Level 4 certificate in Principles of Community Interpreting.
• Taught by research-active experts with significant professional experience in the field.
• Regular engagement with biweekly seminars featuring renowned global speakers.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.