The Master in
Conference interpreting
aims to train future conference interpreters in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. This specialised programme also covers everything that budding interpreters need to know about parliamentary procedure, international organisations, and interpreting theory.
Just like elite sports players, students train in small groups. They are supported throughout the process by their trainers, conference interpreters themselves, be it in the FTI interpreting rooms, or during inactive booth and observation visits to international organisations or supranational institutions. The department’s cutting-edge communication technologies and top-of-the-range equipment perfectly prepare our future interpreters for the demands of the profession.
Students choose from a range of languages, selected with the requirements of the profession in mind.
With this tailored programme, students benefit from the first-hand knowledge of experienced interpreters to ensure that successful graduates enter the market with their best foot forward.
Programme length
1.5 years (3 semesters)
Languages of instruction
French, English and the languages in the student's chosen combination.
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
A Bachelor in Multilingual Communication from the FTI or another university in the same branch of study, bachelor or another degree deemed to be equivalent in other branch of study. In addition, students must pass an entrance exam and have an excellent command of the languages in their chosen combination.
Successful admission exam (distance examination).
Applications
Registration deadline for FTI entrance examinations: 3 October 2023
www.unige.ch/fti/fr/futurs-etudiants/inscription
Deadline for enrolment at the University: 30 April 2024
(28 February 2024 for applicants subject to a visa because of their nationality, as set forth in Swiss federal regulations)
The Master in Conference interpreting
- Thematic courses (80 credits):
- International organisations, parliamentary procedures and terminology
- Readings in interpretation theory
- Consecutive interpreting
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Real-life observation and practice
- Interpreting technologies
- Master's thesis (10 credits)
Applicants must choose 2, 3 or 4 languages for their combination, based on the languages offered at the FTI: German, Arabic, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Portuguese and Russian. Your language combination must include your mother tongue or language of education, as well as one active language, or two or three other languages, which can be active or passive. Language combinaison should be designated as active or passive based on your proficiency in each language and must include English.
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Professional Prospects
The training received at FTI opens up a number of opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Upon the completion of their studies, students of the interpreting stream may find work in-house or as freelance interpreters in a large number of areas and professions, such as international organisations, NGOs, publishing, translation agencies, administration, documentation centres, research institutes, banking, insurance, courts, the media and teaching, etc.
Interpreters are often required to travel.
Contact information
Mr Olivier Demissy-Cazeilles
T. +41 (0)22 379 95 66
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Masters
Ms Nicole Stoll
T. +41 (0)22 379 87 07
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