Overview

Do you have a love of language and deep knowledge of more than one language and one culture? Are you meticulous? Do you have fantastic writing and public speaking skills? If so, a career in translating and interpreting may be your calling.

Who is this degree suitable for?

This Translation and Interpreting Studies is offered by Macquarie University is suitable for those:

interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter

who wish to further develop translation and interpreting skills while acquiring a master degree.

Career Opportunities

Professions

Translator and interpreter

Employers

Community translation and interpreting organisations

Courts and tribunals

Government agencies and departments

Hospitals

Industries with localisation and translation needs

International multilingual organisations

Medical centres and clinics

Police and law enforcement agencies

Publishing houses

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology for Translating and Interpreting

Professional Practice in Translating and Interpreting

Approaches to Translation and Interpreting

Audiovisual Translation and Accessibility

Language for Specific Purposes

Cultural and Literary Translation/Transcreation

Languages and Cultures in Contact

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-07 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 19 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 083811M

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with one of:

Performance in their non-related bachelor's degree of an MQ equivalent WAM of +65, or

A recognised professional qualification in translation or interpreting, or

One year (full-time equivalent) approved work experience

Proficiency in one of the available languages, and

For students whose first language is English, completion of an admission assessment

Tuition Fee

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International

39200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39200 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

30000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30000 AUD per year during 18 months.

National students:

Domestic Commonwealth supported place also offered

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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