Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced)
Arts and humanities
Translation and interpreting is just as much an art as it is a skill. Professionals are proficient bilinguals who love languages and cultures, who possess excellent writing and public speaking skills, and who are meticulous down to the tiniest details. They are talented at transforming expressions, colloquialisms and other culturally specific references into statements their audience will understand. The Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced) allows you to deepen your expertise in translation, interpreting or both disciplines. You’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist translation and interpreting skills for medical, legal and business contexts, while studying in one of the following languages paired with English: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Graduating with the skills to navigate complex linguistic and cultural challenges, you’ll be prepared to work across a wide range of translation and interpreting settings in Australia and internationally.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 099191C
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Course overview
Translation and interpreting is just as much an art as it is a skill. Professionals are proficient bilinguals who love languages and cultures, who possess excellent writing and public speaking skills, and who are meticulous down to the tiniest details. They are talented at transforming expressions, colloquialisms and other culturally specific references into statements their audience will understand. The Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced) allows you to deepen your expertise in translation, interpreting or both disciplines. You’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist translation and interpreting skills for medical, legal and business contexts, while studying in one of the following languages paired with English: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Graduating with the skills to navigate complex linguistic and cultural challenges, you’ll be prepared to work across a wide range of translation and interpreting settings in Australia and internationally.
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 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 2. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, 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) Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
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 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 2. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, 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)
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 Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced)mq.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