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14 Master of Art Degrees in Interpretation

A Master of Arts, or MA, is a postgraduate course taken after completion of an undergraduate degree. The Master of Arts degree is typically offered in liberal arts domains. What is an MA in Interpretation? This degree path offers students the coursework they need to develop translating and interpreting skills. Students learn how to translate written or spoken language from one language to another.… Read more

A Master of Arts, or MA, is a postgraduate course taken after completion of an undergraduate degree. The Master of Arts degree is typically offered in liberal arts domains.

What is an MA in Interpretation? This degree path offers students the coursework they need to develop translating and interpreting skills. Students learn how to translate written or spoken language from one language to another. They also gain experience interpreting spoken language. The courses offered may include simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation and video and telephone interpreting. Different programs offer different tracks, depending on the candidate’s abilities at the time of enrollment. Usually, the degree is granted after coursework is complete and a master’s thesis or project has been accepted.

Students who graduate from an MA in Interpretation program come away with greater communication skills in a variety of modalities. They also learn how to mediate, and they gain advanced written language skills.

Tuition costs differ depending on the university and its country. The degree can take from 18 months to two years of full-time study to finish.

The MA in Interpretation can lead to careers as interpreters and translators for businesses or governments. Graduates may work in subtitling and audio description or use their enhanced communication skills to contribute to business, the public sector or international relations organizations. Many interpreters work in international meetings to assist communication. Some students go on to achieve doctoral degrees in interpretation in order to teach at the college or university level. Careers translating documents in the legal, technical or advertising industries are another option.

There are online courses that offer the MA in Interpretation. In addition, local universities and colleges around the world offer such programs. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Treviso, Italy

The Master's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (TI) aims to train professionals with specific linguistic skills in the field of interpretation and translation, both speci ... +

The Master's Degree in Translation and Interpreting (TI) aims to train professionals with specific linguistic skills in the field of interpretation and translation, both specialized and literary, who are able to use IT and multimedia techniques and tools. Studies in translation, understood not only as communication but also as a primary form of mediation, address the most diverse linguistic-literary and socio-cultural issues from a comparative, intercultural, and inclusive perspective. -
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Full-time
2 years
Italian
01 Sep 2023
21 Apr 2023
Campus
 
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom

This MA in Interpreting is designed to provide students with: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the contexts and practices of professional interpreting, enabling student ... +

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; Advanced expertise in their language pairs; In-depth knowledge of the language-services marketplace; Appropriate opportunities in professionally-based practice. -
MA
Full-time
English
Sep 2023
30 Jun 2023
Campus
 
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom

Undertake industry-relevant professional translator and interpreter training through our master's course.

Undertake industry-relevant professional translator and interpreter training through our master's course. -
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Full-time
Part-time
English
Sep 2023
27 Jul 2023
Campus
 

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Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Belfast, United Kingdom

This MA in Interpreting is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the contexts and practices of professional interpretation, enabling studen ... +

This MA in Interpreting is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the contexts and practices of professional interpretation, enabling students to develop the skills upon which professional interpreter competence is predicated. -
MA
Full-time
English
Sep 2023
Campus
 
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Gain industry-relevant skills and knowledge in Simultaneous Interpreting, Consecutive Interpreting, Public Service Interpreting and Remote Interpreting. Our Interpreting MA us ... +

Gain industry-relevant skills and knowledge in Simultaneous Interpreting, Consecutive Interpreting, Public Service Interpreting and Remote Interpreting. Our Interpreting MA uses English and Chinese as working languages. -
MA
Full-time
12 - 24 months
English
Sep 2023
Campus
 
University of Surrey
Guildford, United Kingdom

This is the only course in the UK that will give you advanced interpreting skills in all interpreting modes, including consecutive, simultaneous, chuchotage, sight translation ... +

This is the only course in the UK that will give you advanced interpreting skills in all interpreting modes, including consecutive, simultaneous, chuchotage, sight translation, dialogue and distance interpreting. We are the first university to teach video-mediated and telephone interpreting based on research in distance interpreting, giving you excellent and flexible career opportunities. -
MA
Full-time
English
Campus
 
University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Our MA in English-Chinese Interpreting with Translation is ideal for those looking to embark on careers as professional interpreters, combining interpreting theory and practic ... +

Our MA in English-Chinese Interpreting with Translation is ideal for those looking to embark on careers as professional interpreters, combining interpreting theory and practice and with teaching taking place in a state-of-the-art Interpreting Suite. You are also encouraged to use these facilities outside of teaching time to develop your practical skills further. -
MA
Full-time
English
Sep 2023
03 Jul 2023
Campus
 
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom

The MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a specialized variant, with special emphasis on interpreting skills, of our established MA in Professional Translation. It is ... +

The MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a specialized variant, with special emphasis on interpreting skills, of our established MA in Professional Translation. It is an integrated programme designed to turn entrants with proven excellence in foreign languages into successful and marketable professional linguists. -
MA
Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
 
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom

The Conference Interpreting MA prepares you for work as a professional conference interpreter for international organisations and the private market. Languages offered include ... +

The Conference Interpreting MA prepares you for work as a professional conference interpreter for international organisations and the private market. Languages offered include Mandarin, French, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian and Spanish. You'll benefit from work placements, site visits and dummy booth practice at the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the United Nations (Geneva and Vienna). Our state-of-the-art interpreting suite is equipped with digital facilities for interpreting practice, virtual classes and web streaming. -
MA
Full-time
Part-time
English
Sep 2023
Campus
 
Olivet University
Anza, USA

Olivet School of Language and Education’s Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation degree is designed to develop scholars and professionals experts who will meet the n ... +

Olivet School of Language and Education’s Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation degree is designed to develop scholars and professionals experts who will meet the needs of academic and professional languages services for ministry around the world. The Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (MATI) is a 45-hour graduate degree that aims to equip students with increased competence and expertise in the areas of translation and interpretation, especially for the purpose of ministry work. -
MA
English
 
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, USA

Designed for: Professional signed and spoken language interpreters who want to improve, teach, or research. The program offers three tracks: Theory and Practice Interpreting o ... +

Designed for: Professional signed and spoken language interpreters who want to improve, teach, or research. The program offers three tracks: Theory and Practice Interpreting option Advanced Interpreting option Teaching Interpreting option Where this degree can take you: College teaching Mentoring and instruction for less experienced interpreters Research on interpreting and interpreter education To start, you need: A bachelor’s degree Experience interpreting and mentoring Certification is accepted, but not required. -
MA
English
Campus
 
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Gain industry-relevant skills and critical knowledge in the fields of translation and interpreting. Our Translating and Interpreting MA uses English and Chinese as working lan ... +

Gain industry-relevant skills and critical knowledge in the fields of translation and interpreting. Our Translating and Interpreting MA uses English and Chinese as working languages. Our Translating and Interpreting MA will allow you to hone the skills you need to excel in your chosen professional domain. -
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