Program Overview
The UNSW Master of Interpreting is a 1.7-year postgraduate degree that equips students with practical experience and theoretical foundations in professional interpreting. The program combines English with a choice of 11 languages and offers advanced core courses in the second year.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The UNSW Master of Interpreting is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate degree that provides practical experience in professional settings, alongside skills and theoretical foundations based on current research. The program prepares students for a successful career and opens up opportunities in a variety of industries, both in Australia and overseas. The program builds dynamic skills in communicating the spoken word. If you are more interested in communicating the written word, please see the UNSW Master of Translation.
Objectives:
- Build desirable career skills in critical analysis, project management, teamwork, independent research and preparation.
- Build legal, medical, welfare, business, community and conference interpreting knowledge.
- Combine English with Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Serbian or Spanish (subject to student demand).
- Access world-class alumni connections
- Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
- Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities
Outline:
Year 1
- 2 Core courses
- 1 Research core course
- 5 Elective courses
Year 2
Careers:
Graduates of UNSW Master of Interpreting possess the skills required for global careers in government and in the private sector including law, health, education, tourism, business, media, science and technology, and international relations.
Potential career paths:
- Education and Academia
- Tourism
- Business and Economics
- Media and Journalism
- Marketing and Publishing
- Science and Technology
- Health
- Law and International Relations
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% and an advanced level of bilingual proficiency. Alternatively, upon submitting an application, applicants may be prompted to undertake a proficiency test. Relevant disciplines include: Interpreting and Translation, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Business, Economics, Commerce, Law, Linguistics, Languages and Cognitive Science. Applicants with a degree in a discipline not listed here but who wish to make a case for its academic relevance to these programs should enquire at studyarts@unsw.edu.au.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria: English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications English language tests and university English courses Prior study in the medium of English Other qualifications If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
