Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

28,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA is delivered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and features a UN Geneva residential. It will equip you with the interpreting and diplomacy skills to excel in international and diplomatic settings.

This interdisciplinary MA is the only Master’s in Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy delivered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). 

UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy provides training in conference diplomacy and UN Career Development.  

This course combines Newcastle University’s academic strength with UNITAR’s practical expertise. You’ll gain advanced skills in interpreting and cross-cultural communication for global and diplomatic settings.

This course is open to applicants with linguistic proficiency in both Chinese and English. Graduates from any discipline are welcome to apply. 

Find out more about our full suite of Translating and Interpreting courses.

Experience the UN in action

The course includes a 10-day immersive residential at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

As part of this experience you will:
  • have the opportunity to observe first-hand the UN system
  • gain unique insights into the dynamics of real-world diplomacy
  • meet and engage with diplomats, interpreters, and international civil servants
Academic experts in interpreting studies and experienced UN professionals and practitioners deliver this MA Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA is delivered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and features a UN Geneva residential. It will equip you with the interpreting and diplomacy skills to excel in international and diplomatic settings.

This interdisciplinary MA is the only Master’s in Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy delivered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). 

UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy provides training in conference diplomacy and UN Career Development.  

This course combines Newcastle University’s academic strength with UNITAR’s practical expertise. You’ll gain advanced skills in interpreting and cross-cultural communication for global and diplomatic settings.

This course is open to applicants with linguistic proficiency in both Chinese and English. Graduates from any discipline are welcome to apply. 

Find out more about our full suite of Translating and Interpreting courses.

Experience the UN in action

The course includes a 10-day immersive residential at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

As part of this experience you will:
  • have the opportunity to observe first-hand the UN system
  • gain unique insights into the dynamics of real-world diplomacy
  • meet and engage with diplomats, interpreters, and international civil servants
Academic experts in interpreting studies and experienced UN professionals and practitioners deliver this MA Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy.

Admission Requirements

7.5+
145+
81+
6+
2.7+
A 2:2 honours degree

If your application is successful in the first round of selection, you will be invited to attend an online interview as a part of the application process.
  • Applicants whose first language is English are required to submit evidence of degree-level language proficiency (or equivalent) in Chinese as part of their application.
  • Applicants whose first language is Chinese are required to meet the English language requirements for the course. IELTS and TOEFL scores are accepted. You are not required to have completed your IELTS or TOEFL assessments before applying to this course.
  • Applicants with lower or non-standard qualifications who have at least two years of experience as a Chinese-English interpreter will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,500 GBP
International
28,000 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Master Open

Value

$13518

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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