MA Interpreting, Technology and AI

This Master's course helps students become very good at all types of interpreting, including speaking after someone, speaking at the same time as someone, interpreting conversations, and interpreting remotely. It teaches students to use new technologies that use AI for speech and language, getting them ready for a changing interpreting job market. The course is based on top research about mixing professional interpreting with AI tools, and it offers paths for many languages, including Chinese.

Students will get hands-on experience by practising with specific language pairs and by acting out real-life events where many languages are spoken. There will also be talks from guest speakers. The course covers many specific areas like business, law, science, technology, and medicine. Students will learn to use digital tools and AI in their interpreting work wisely. Students can also pick extra subjects to learn about public service interpreting, translating for videos, and mixed interpreting methods.

The University of Surrey has a friendly campus and is known for giving excellent education in many different subjects. It has modern facilities, like the famous 5G/6G Innovation Centre, which gives students access to advanced tools for their learning. The university offers a wide choice of other courses in fields like engineering, business, and the arts, as well as the Master's programme in MA Interpreting, Technology and AI we have discussed. The university's main goal is to get students ready for good jobs and to help them grow as individuals.

Applicants need to send a personal statement explaining why they want to study this course and share other details about their education. They also need a suitable reference from a teacher or an employer. Applicants can choose to upload their CV with their application to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• To enter this Master's programme, as a native English speaker, you need at least a 2:2 UK honours degree. Or an international equivalent. This degree should be in one of the languages listed below, or in a related subject where that language was the teaching language.
• For a native speaker of one of the languages, the student needs a degree in English or a related subject. The university can also consider other subjects or relevant work experience on a case-by-case basis. The languages available in this programme are: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. Other languages might also be available if there is enough demand.

English Proficiency:

• IELTS Academic (or equivalent): 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in each other category for applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds.
• For applicants who do not currently meet the level required for the programme, the university offers intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take students to the level of English ability and skill required for their studies here.

The tuition fee for International students is £22,700. These fees are for the full duration of the course.

The University of Surrey provides scholarships and financial benefits designed to assist international students with their studies. These offerings aim to make pursuing a degree more accessible for students from around the world. One of these for postgraduate students is the International Excellence Award, which can offer a £5,000 fee waiver for those starting a Master's degree in September, with decisions based on academic merit and assessed by a scholarship panel.

Additionally, the university also provides an Early Payment Discount, an automatic £2,000 award for self-funded international students who pay their deposit within a specific timeframe after receiving an offer. For alumni, discounts may be available if they choose to continue their education at Surrey. While specific scholarships can vary, the university advises all prospective international students to check their dedicated scholarships pages on the official website for the most current information, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, as some scholarships are application-based while others are awarded automatically.

Graduates of the MA Interpreting, Technology and AI programme are prepared for career paths that include:

• Freelance Interpreter
• In-house Interpreter
• Interpreting Services Manager
• Interpreting Technology Coordinator
• Audiovisual Translator (with optional modules)

Interested applicants can apply for this course directly through the University of Surrey's online form or contact AHZ's trained counsellors for more information.