12 monthsProgramme duration
28,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
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:
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
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:
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
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.
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
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Master
Open
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
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Entry requirements
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