Master in Conference Interpreting (2 Years)

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The Master in Conference Interpreting at Heidelberg University is a 2-year program that teaches students how to interpret at conferences and meetings. It's taught in English and helps students develop their language skills and knowledge of interpreting techniques.

The curriculum includes modules on interpreting studies, practical interpreting classes, and professional skills. Students attend seminars, practice classes, and interpret at a public specialist conference. They also complete a master's thesis and can select a supplementary subject to add a second language to their profile.

Graduates of this program can work as conference interpreters, translation project managers, language consultants, or diplomatic interpreters. They can find jobs with international organizations, government agencies, or private companies that need interpreting services, such as the EU or the UN.