Master of Conference Interpreting
Arts and humanities
Are you highly proficient and able to fluently converse in one or several languages in addition to English? Do you have a deep knowledge of one or several cultures and have an interest in international affairs? Are you committed to helping others communicate? Are you calm, tactful, quick thinking and able to multitask? Would you like a career that can take you around the globe? If so, a career in conference interpreting may be for you. The Master of Conference Interpreting – the only standalone qualification in the field in Australia – will equip you with the specialised cognitive and practical skills required of this dynamic profession. You’ll have the choice of studying Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish paired with English, supported by experienced practitioners. You’ll then hone your craft in state-of-the-art interpreting labs – Australia’s largest – via mock conferences under the guidance of world-class experts, including members of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC).
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 097386G
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Course overview
Are you highly proficient and able to fluently converse in one or several languages in addition to English? Do you have a deep knowledge of one or several cultures and have an interest in international affairs? Are you committed to helping others communicate? Are you calm, tactful, quick thinking and able to multitask? Would you like a career that can take you around the globe? If so, a career in conference interpreting may be for you. The Master of Conference Interpreting – the only standalone qualification in the field in Australia – will equip you with the specialised cognitive and practical skills required of this dynamic profession. You’ll have the choice of studying Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean or Spanish paired with English, supported by experienced practitioners. You’ll then hone your craft in state-of-the-art interpreting labs – Australia’s largest – via mock conferences under the guidance of world-class experts, including members of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) and the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC).
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, and Proficiency in one of the available languages, and For students whose first language is English, completion of an admission assessment in the Language Other Than English (LOTE) 2. AQF Level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a related field AND two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant approved work experience in translation and interpreting. Meeting the work experience requirement does not guarantee admission at the 1-year entry point. OR Hold a qualification equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification with a specialization in Translation and Interpreting OR A one-year AQF Level 8 qualification or above in Translation and Interpreting Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
WAM 65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, and Proficiency in one of the available languages, and For students whose first language is English, completion of an admission assessment in the Language Other Than English (LOTE) 2. AQF Level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a related field AND two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant approved work experience in translation and interpreting. Meeting the work experience requirement does not guarantee admission at the 1-year entry point. OR Hold a qualification equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification with a specialization in Translation and Interpreting OR A one-year AQF Level 8 qualification or above in Translation and Interpreting
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | $78,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
North Ryde
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Conference Interpretingmq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source