Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting is a 2-year program that offers industry-focused training in community translation and interpreting, as well as advanced training for in-demand translation and interpreting specializations in health and legal domains. The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills to work in an increasingly globalized and digitalized translation and interpreting market.

Program Details

• The program is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
• Emphasis is placed on the harnessing of digital technological trends in both translation and interpreting.
• The program offers two fields of study: Chinese and Japanese.
• Students will acquire essential applied skills in computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, post-editing for machine translation, digital terminology management, and bidule and relay interpreting.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a GPA of 4.5.
• The Graduate Certificate in Arts in Interpreting from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0.
• The Graduate Certificate in Arts in Translation from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study.
• Completed an aptitude test to the standard set by the Executive Dean (if required).

GPA Equivalent

The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.

Fields of Study

The program offers two fields of study:

• Chinese: Qualify as a professional Chinese-English translator and interpreter with the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting.
• Japanese: Qualify as a professional Japanese-English translator and interpreter with the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting.

Program Structure

The program includes courses such as:

• Theoretical Studies in Translation and Interpreting
• Translation in a Globalised Marketplace
• Translating with Digital Tools
• Consecutive Interpreting

Fees and Scholarships

• The indicative annual fee for domestic students is $4,740 (2026).
• The indicative annual fee for international students is AUD $45,792 (2026).
• Scholarships are available for eligible students.

How to Apply

• All international applications should be submitted to UQ.
• The program code for the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting is 5752.
• The closing date for this program is June 30 of the year of commencement.

Important Dates

• The closing date for this program is June 30 of the year of commencement.
• Visa processing times vary, and applicants should apply and accept their offer as early as possible.