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PG Dip Conference Interpreting

  • Postgraduate
  • London
PG Dip Conference Interpreting
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This postgraduate diploma is designed for those aspiring to become professional conference interpreters. Whether you are looking to work face-to-face or via remote interpreting platforms, this course provides the essential practical training needed for the private market, commercial organisations, or major international institutions like the United Nations and the European Union. Students benefit from state-of-the-art interpreting suites that mirror the technology used by global organisations, alongside opportunities for dummy booth practice and shadowing professionals. The curriculum covers consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, professional environment management, and interpreting theory. Available in a range of language pairs including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, the course is offered in full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) modes, with distance learning options available. This programme serves as an excellent stand-alone qualification or a pathway to further study, helping you develop the visibility and skills required to succeed as a professional linguist in a competitive global market.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £8,700 per year. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements


IELTS

6.5 with no component less than 6.0

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Consecutive interpreting (English into A, or C1 into English)

20 Credits

Consecutive interpreting (A into English or C2 into English)

20 Credits

Interpreting Theory and Interpreting Assignment Preparation Strategies

20 Credits

Simultaneous interpreting (A<>English , or C1 and C2 into English)

20 Credits

The Interpreters Professional Environment (with Placement)

20 Credits

Conference Interpreting (EU/UN Context)

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can work as conference interpreters for international institutions like the UN or EU, private companies, or as freelancers in face-to-face and remote settings.