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Macquarie University

Macquarie University is # 28 in the world for Linguistics (QS World Uni Rankings by Subject, 20220) and top 1% in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2022)

Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies with Master of International Relations

If you’re proficient in more than one language in addition to English, the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies will provide you with the skills and knowledge you’ll require to perform the translation and interpreting in a range of institutional settings common to community and commercial translation and interpreting practice in Australia and overseas. The Master of International Relations, which is built around innovative approaches and thinking, will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments. This double master's will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business or academia.

CRICOS Course Code: 083813J

Master of Conference Interpreting

The Master of Conference Interpreting will enable you to develop the specialised cognitive and practical skills required for conference interpreting. This involves interpreting source speeches in simultaneous or consecutive modes while preserving the meaning, tone and nuances of the original speaker. You’ll learn how to undertake effective research to inform your interpreting in a range of high-level scientific, diplomatic and technical domains.

CRICOS Course Code: 097386G

Monash University

Interpreting and Translations Studies (Double Masters International)

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (MITS), as well as a second degree with one of the partner universities. This course is aimed at students with advanced bilingual proficiency. It seeks to develop your skills in translation and interpreting from/to English and another language, and your awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation/interpreting practice and studies.

You will study for one year at Monash University in Australia and one year at the partner university. On successful completion of the academic program at Monash and the academic program at the partner university, you will be eligible to graduate with degrees from both institutions, awarded separately.

Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies - Double Masters with Univesity of Bologna

Italy - Università di Bologna (Specialising in specialised translation or translation technology)

CRICOS Course Code: 103505G

Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies - Double Master with Jean Moulin Lyon III University

France - Jean Moulin Lyon III (Specialising in business and legal translation, French)

CRICOS Course Code: 076777M

Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies - Double Master with Kobe City University of Foreign Studies

Japan - Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (Specialising in interpreting and translation/Japanese)

CRICOS Course Code: 083176M

University of Western Australia

Master of Translation Studies

Gain world-class specialised translation training at the largest language hub in Western Australia. In this course, you will complete professionally endorsed translation training between English and one of eight Asian and European languages. This is the only course of its kind in Western Australia offering professional translation training between English and one of the following languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Although concentrating on translation proper (written), students are also introduced to interpreting (spoken translation). Furthermore, a Chinese interpreting specialisation is also available to students in combination with the English/Chinese language pair. 

CRICOS Course Code: 079540G

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Academic researcher

39

   

Digital copywriter

30

   

Editorial assistant

25

   

English as a foreign language teacher

25

   

Interpreter

Varies – largely freelance

   

Lexicographer

30

   

Magazine journalist

26

   

Newspaper journalist

15

   

Political risk analyst

32

   

Private tutor

£42 per hour

   

Publishing copyeditor/proofreader

£35 per hour

   

Secondary school teacher

25

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Translator

Varies – largely freelance

   

Web content manager

25

   

Writer

11

   

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • Educational institutions

  • Local and national government

  • Legal firms

  • Marketing firms

  • Financial firms

  • The NHS

  • Not-for-profit organisations

  • Research institutions

  • Yourself (freelance)

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