Entry requirements

If you are a native English speaker, we require a minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, or Turkish, or a related subject taught in one of these languages.

If you are a native speaker of another language, we require a minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree taught in English or a related subject. We can also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic (or equivalent): 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in each other category.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Join the UK’s only course which helps you develop advanced skills across all interpreting modes—consecutive, simultaneous, dialogue and distance interpreting. Learn from internationally recognised experts in the field of interpreting technology to gain proficiency in remote/distance interpreting and in the use of AI-enabled speech and language technologies to prepare for the future of interpreting in a rapidly evolving industry.

Our MA Interpreting, Technology and AI course has both a multilingual and a Chinese pathway.

On this multilingual pathway we regularly offer Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish paired with English. Many other languages are available upon request, subject to a minimum number of students.

You will develop professional skills in all interpreting modes (consecutive, dialogue and simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation) and practise both on-site interpreting and remote/distance interpreting via audio/video link including remote simultaneous interpreting. Guided by professional interpreters and experienced academics, you will cover a variety of specialisms (e.g., business, legal, scientific, technical and medical domains), as you develop a solid grounding in the linguistic, cognitive, quality-related, social and ethical dimensions of interpreting. You will also learn to understand, discuss and justify interpreting-related decisions.

Uniquely, our course emphasises the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the interpreting workflow, e.g. to support the interpreter’s preparation and real-time performance (such as electronic glossaries, digital note-taking, automatic speech recognition, machine translation and generative AI) and the delivery of interpreting services (audio/video-mediated remote/distance interpreting). With the Centre for Translation Studies (CTS)’ leading research track record in interpreting technologies, you will gain a critical understanding of the role of different digital technologies and AI in today’s language services industry, empowering you to use these tools effectively and responsibly in your interpreting practice.

Information for international students

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK. We are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey.

For more information please go to - https://www.surrey.ac.uk/international

Fees and funding

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