The course involves translation as well as conference and public service interpreting between one main language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish) and English. Students will learn how to research specialised subjects for professional translation and interpreting purposes and hone translation and interpreting skills by extensive practice, applying insights drawn from linguistics and translation and interpreting theory as well as from professional practice.

Students will also engage with a comprehensive programme of professional development activities and will further complement the knowledge and skills acquired on the core modules by choosing either Translation as Cultural Practice or International Liaison as an option module. At the end of the course, students will submit an MA Interpreting Project, an MA Translation Project, or an MA Thesis.