This course will provide you with professional training for the interpreting market and the opportunity to build on your existing language skills to develop a career in this area. The course is suitable for native speakers of both English and other languages and involves interpreting between Chinese and English. You will study consecutive interpreting, public service interpreting and simultaneous interpreting, Developing Professionalism for Interpreters, plus a range of option modules, and you will also complete an MA Thesis or an MA Interpreting Project.
You will be able to benefit from our wide range of resources, including an extensive collection of volumes and electronic materials in our library, a state-of-the-art language lab and extensive interpreting facilities, and additional resources made available through the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. Our teaching staff includes full- and part-time lecturers, all with expertise in interpreting and other specialist fields. You will be allocated a personal tutor and be given academic guidance by the course team.