A 2.1 1st degree in translation; interpreting; modern languages or related fields; excellent proficiency in mother language; near native proficiency in 1st foreign language; good command of 2nd foreign language (if applicable); for students whose 1st language is not English: IELTS 6.5 minimum (minimum score of 6 in all component parts); TOEFL (old exam) 630 minimum; TOEFL (new exam) 267 minimum; 2 reference letters (1 must be academic); entrance aptitude test.