Overview

On the Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced) program at Macquarie University you’ll have the opportunity to take electives in areas such as specialised translation and interpreting in medical, legal and business settings. This degree allows you to study in the following languages paired with English: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

Key facts

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.

Who is this degree suitable for?

This degree is suitable for:

bilinguals interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter with a more specialised focus

translators and interpreters who wish to further develop specialised translating and interpreting skills

candidates with a stronger interest in independent research.

Careers and 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

Accreditation

The program is a NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) approved course for certification at professional and advanced translator and interpreter's level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology for Translating and Interpreting

Professional Practice in Translating and Interpreting

Approaches to Translation and Interpreting

Audiovisual Translation and Accessibility

Cultural and Literary Translation/Transcreation

Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication

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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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099191C

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

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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

31200 AUD / year

≈ 31200 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Who is this degree suitable for?

Careers and opportunities

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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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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