Master of Arts in Specialized Translation and Conference Interpreting

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Translation and Conference Interpreting is designed to provide students with advanced academic and professional training in multilingual communication, translation, and interpreting. The program aims to develop highly qualified language professionals capable of operating in international, institutional, and specialized professional contexts. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with intensive practical training. The program focuses on key areas such as specialized translation (legal, economic, and technical), conference interpreting (simultaneous and consecutive), intercultural communication, and terminology management. Emphasis is placed on developing precision, fluency, and subject-matter expertise, alongside the ability to work effectively in multilingual and multicultural environments. Through guided practice, workshops, and applied coursework, students acquire the skills necessary to manage complex translation and interpreting tasks, use industry-standard tools and technologies, and adapt to the evolving demands of global communication. The program also includes practical components and project-based work, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world or simulated professional settings.

Applied Language Training

Students develop practical expertise across core areas of translation and interpreting, including:

• Translation – Development of advanced skills to translate written texts across specialized domains and language pairs
• Consecutive Interpreting – Note-taking techniques and real-time oral translation of speeches
• Liaison Interpreting – Mediation between speakers in professional and institutional contexts
• Simultaneous Interpreting – Real-time interpreting in conference settings using professional equipment

Students are trained in realistic scenarios, developing accuracy, fluency, and the cognitive skills required for high-level multilingual communication.

Technology & AI Integration

The program integrates advanced tools and technologies used in the language industry, including:

• Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools
• Translation management systems (e.g., memoQ, Trados Studio)
• Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) platforms
• Artificial Intelligence applications in translation and interpreting

Students develop competencies in post-editing, terminology management, and the ethical use of AI, preparing them for the evolving digital landscape of the profession.

Program Structure

• 2 years full-time (duration may vary depending on prior academic qualifications or recognized experience)
• Advanced coursework in translation, interpreting, and intercultural communication
• Combination of lectures, practical workshops, and applied projects
• Training in both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
• Use of professional translation tools and technologies
• Opportunities for practical experience and project work

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
• Proven proficiency in at least two foreign languages
• Adequate command of English and/or other working languages of the program

Enrollments are open all year round.

Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition: € 6.950,00/year (for two years)

Scholarships and financial support options may be available based on academic merit and individual qualifications.

Enrollment

The program is delivered by Unicollege, a degree-granting higher education institution based in Italy, within an international academic environment focused on linguistic and intercultural excellence.

For applications or further information, please contact: phd@unicollege.eu