PMISFTT-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master in Interpreting Studies

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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any first cycle degree from the University of Malta or another higher education institution recognised by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II or equivalent
have a good spoken and written command of the English language (IELTS 6.5 level or higher) and
have a high level of proficiency in one own native language (at C2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

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The Master in Interpreting Studies is a taught programme that aims to help you develop the consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills required to work for the European institutions. The first language (A language) in this programme is Maltese. The second language (B language) is English or Italian. Alternatively, students can apply with Maltese as an A language and two passive languages (C languages*). More detailed information about the language profiles can be found under ‘Year 1’ below.
* Official EU languages

The students’ A language must be Maltese. The A language (native language or equivalent) is a language which the student masters perfectly and into which they are capable of interpreting consecutively and simultaneously from their B and C languages.

Students must be proficient in English or Italian as a B language. The B language is a language which the student masters at near-native level and into which they can provide fluent and accurate consecutive and simultaneous interpretation from the A language. This is called retour interpreting. If the students do not have a B language, they must have two C languages (official EU languages, one of which must be English, French or German). C languages are passive languages which the student fully understands and from which they work into their A language.

Students are eligible to apply for the course with the following language combinations, in line with the current interinstitutional accreditation test profiles: A + B or A + CC.

The students’ proficiency in all languages will be assessed prior to the course through a compulsory aptitude test. The aptitude test will be held during the first half of September.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TTI5019	Theoretical and Practical Foundations of Interpretation	5 ECTS
TTI5020	Consecutive Interpretation	5 ECTS
TTI5023	Language Proficiency: Interpreting Skills and Training (A language)	5 ECTS
TTI5024	Language Proficiency: Interpreting Skills and Training (B/C languages)	5 ECTS
TTI5025	Interpreting for the EU and other International Institutions	10 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TTI5021	Advanced Consecutive Interpretation	5 ECTS
TTI5022	Interpretation of Mock Debates	5 ECTS
TTI5026	Simultaneous Interpretation (B/C to A)	10 ECTS
TTI5027	Simultaneous Interpretation (Retour and Relay)	10 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TIS5090	Dissertation	30 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master in Translation and Terminology Studies - M. Trans. - or the Degree of Master in Interpreting Studies - M. Interp. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

By the end of the course, you will:

Have the necessary skills to work as a professional interpreter, including the ability to deal with unexpected or stressful situations.
Be highly proficient in your working languages.
Be able to identify and operate in a variety of language styles and registers.
Be able to undertake research in interpreting and related subject areas.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 10,800 - Yr 2: NIL

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As a graduate, you will be able to work as an interpreter using different modes, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. You may choose to enrol in a doctorate programme offered at the University of Malta, or at a foreign university abroad, if you would like to enter an academic career of teaching and research.