Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (course code A6007) provides the highest level of industry accreditation available in Australia, equipping students with the credentials to instantly engage with industry and graduate with the advanced technical and analytical skills required for success across a range of industries requiring interpreting and translation expertise. The course combines practical internships (a minimum of 50 hours) with rigorous academic foundations, giving students both conceptual skills and industry experience. Students choose between two specialisations — Interpreting and translation, or Translation — each available in Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Spanish. The course is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) across a range of levels, including Certified Translator, Certified Advanced Translator, Certified Interpreter, Certified Specialist Interpreter (Legal), Certified Specialist Interpreter (Health), and Certified Conference Interpreter.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

A$7,900 (Commonwealth Supported Place, per year) or A$30,900 (total full-fee course cost)

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Study Mode

Full-time or Part-time

Entry Requirements

Domestic entry requirements mirror international requirements, varying by language specialisation. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available for domestic students.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Minimum entry requirements vary by language specialisation (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, or Spanish), generally requiring an Australian bachelor degree with a major in the relevant language (or equivalent), with language competence equivalent to at least three years of university study, and at least credit (60%) average; OR an Australian bachelor degree plus an Australian graduate certificate equivalent to a major in the relevant language with at least credit (60%) average in both qualifications. English entry requirements (Level A): IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0) or equivalent PTE/TOEFL/Cambridge scores. Applicants should select their language specialisation to view the specific academic prerequisites that apply.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a Monash graduate, students are well placed to gain employment as a freelance, contract or in-house interpreter or translator, or as a project manager in the private or public sector. Graduates go on to a broad range of occupations such as Interpreting (conference interpreter, community interpreter, court interpreter), Translating (technical, legal, audio-visual, literary), Localising content (linguistic and cultural adaptation of texts to specific audiences), and Intercultural communication (business, commercial and policy contexts). The course's NAATI endorsement across Certified Translator, Certified Advanced Translator, Certified Interpreter, Certified Specialist Interpreter (Legal and Health), and Certified Conference Interpreter levels, plus minimum 50-hour professional internships with partners such as Chin Communications, Ethnolink, LanguageLoop, Northern Health, The LOTE Agency, and TIS National, significantly enhance graduate employability and professional networks. One graduate, Marcus Liu, interpreted personally for the Chinese President during his 2014 Tasmania visit.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

APG5611

Translation technologies

APG5875

Introduction to translation studies

APG5677

Professional ethics

APG5883

Translation project

APG5601

Medical and scientific translation

APG5602

Legal and financial translation

APG5603

Translating in global markets

APG5604

Collaborative translation practices

APG5169

Introduction to interpreting

APG5177

Community interpreting

APG5178

Consecutive interpreting

APG5179

Simultaneous interpreting

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies take to complete?

The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies at Monash University has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years) as listed in the CRICOS registry.

Is there a work component in this course?

Yes, the course includes a mandatory work component of 150 hours in total, consisting of 15 hours per week over 10 weeks, providing students with practical, real-world experience in interpreting and translation.

How much does the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies cost for international students?

The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$94,760 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed, bringing the full estimated cost to AU$94,760.

Where is the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies delivered?

The course is delivered at Monash University's Clayton campus, located at Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria 3800. The campus is owned and operated by Monash University.

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must be registered, be a Skills Level 1 qualification (which this master's degree is), have a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 104 weeks), have a narrow Field of Education on the priority list, and not fall under the Management and Commerce broad field. The CRICOS code for this course is 089736B. For confirmed eligibility, contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $52,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $82,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $82,000 to $100,000 per year

Career Paths

Community InterpreterCourt Interpreter (Legal Interpreter)Medical / Health InterpreterConference InterpreterCertified Translator

Key Skills

Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniquesWritten translation from source to target language with accuracy and fluencySight translation of documents across languagesSpecialised terminology management in legal, medical, and business contextsUse of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and translation memory software

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Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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