Overview

From this Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies course from University of Leeds you’ll gain essential skills in interpreting, analysis, active listening and note-taking, then build on this foundation by practising specialised consecutive and simultaneous interpreting in our conference interpreting facilities.

At the same time, you’ll deepen your understanding of translation theory and practice. You can also choose from optional modules informed by the leading research of our staff such as genre analysis, corpus linguistics, computer-assisted translation and machine translation.

As a programme included in the AIIC Interpreting Schools & Programmes Directory, the Conference Interpreting and Translation Studies course from University of Leeds follows best practices that are recommended by AIIC (the International Association of Conference Interpreters). The University of Leeds is also a partner university of the Directorate-Generale for Interpretation of both the European Parliament and the European Commission. We enjoy close ties with international organisations including the UN.

Career opportunities:

Postgraduate qualifications from the Centre for Translation Studies are prestigious and respected. They equip you with valuable skills to succeed in a thriving and competitive industry, as well as advanced communication, research, IT and analytical skills.

Graduates from our interpreting programmes are working in some of the world’s leading government bodies, media organisations, NGOs, private companies and international political organisations. These include the BBC, UN, EU, World Bank, World Trade Organization, SAP and translation companies such as thebigword and RWS. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods and Approaches in Translation Studies

Interpreting Skills: Consecutive and Simultaneous

Corpus Linguistics for Translators

Rhetoric and Public Speaking

Writing for Professional Purposes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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68

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons). We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines. Applicants are required to have an excellent command of English and one or more foreign languages. Applicants will be interviewed and undertake translation tests in their chosen languages.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing and 7.5 in Speaking and Listening..

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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