Overview

On the Conference Interpreting program at Macquarie University you’ll learn how to undertake effective research to inform your interpreting in a range of high-level scientific, diplomatic and technical domains.

Conference Interpreting

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 current 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.

This involves interpreting source speeches in the simultaneous or consecutive modes while preserving the meaning, tone and nuances of the original speaker.

Key features

Get the skills to work in Australia or any international setting

Gain the skills to work as a professional interpreter for international and bilateral meetings and conferences on diverse topics.

Broaden your skill set

Enhance your domain-specific skills, undertake research for the purpose of interpreting and broaden your linguistic knowledge.

Enhance your learning with industry-standard technology

Practice your interpreting in simulated conferences in our purpose-built ISO-compliant conference interpreting laboratory.

Undertake the largest conference interpreting degree in Australia

Study eight core units of conference interpreting-related theory and practice.

Career Opportunities

Conference interpreter

Translator and interpreter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Translation Practice

Intermediate Interpreting Practice

Technology for Translating and Interpreting

General Translation Practice

Advanced Consecutive Interpreting

Simultaneous Interpreting into English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 097386G

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40800 AUD / year

≈ 40800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34600 AUD / year

≈ 34600 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Domestic Commonwealth supported place also offered

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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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Overview

Conference Interpreting

Key features

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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