Overview

This 2-year Arts in Translation and Interpreting program from University of Queensland offers industry-focused training in community translation and interpreting as well as advanced training for in-demand translation and interpreting specialisations in health and legal.

You'll acquire essential applied skills in computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, post-editing for machine translation, digital terminology management, and bidule and relay interpreting. You'll also be prepared for advanced simultaneous interpreting for international business and conference settings.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Legal translator/interpreter

Conference translator/interpreter

Freelance translator/interpreter

Medical translator/interpreter

International business translator/interpreter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Studies in Translation and Interpreting

Translation in a Globalised Marketplace

Translating with Digital Tools

Consecutive Interpreting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting View 16 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 108043C

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or

a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Interpreting (or equivalent), or

a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Translation (or equivalent), and

proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study, or

proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study

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Tuition Fees

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45792 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

4639 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Funding

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