University of Surrey

MA Interpreting, Technology and AI

University of Surrey

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Discounts for Surrey Graduates

    As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Early Payment Discount

    The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

    The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

    This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

    Up to £5,000

  • ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

    Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

  • Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

    This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

  • Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

Career opportunities

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)

Cost of study

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

Admission

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.

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