Translation and Interpreting Newcastle University

Overview

With English and Chinese as working languages, the  Translation and Interpreting course from  Newcastle University will allow you to hone the skills you need to excel in your chosen professional domain.

The lecturers have a wealth of professional experience, both in-house and freelance. They have worked in the fields of translation, localisation, and conference interpreting.

You will gain an understanding of how theory and practice intersect in translation and interpreting. You’ll have access to our state-of-art conference interpreting suite. You’ll also benefit from both our industry experience and established connections.

Career opportunities

Conference Interpreting careers

• in-house simultaneous and/or consecutive interpreter for international organisations and corporations

• in-house linguist, providing support on a range of interpreting and translation projects

• freelance self-employed interpreter

• event/conference planner

• conference interpreting trainers and instructors

Translation careers

• in-house linguists working for a translation agency

• in-house project manager working for a translation agency

• freelance self-employed translator

• translating documents for EU Institutions and members of the European Parliament