Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced)

Program Overview

The Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced) at Macquarie University offers a specialized postgraduate program that allows students to deepen their understanding of translation and interpreting. With industry-standard technology, the program provides practical experience and prepares students for careers as professional translators, interpreters, or academic researchers in fields like legal, medical, and business.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies (Advanced) is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of translation and interpreting, allowing them to specialize in either discipline or both. It offers a more advanced level of study compared to the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies.

Key Features:

• Specialized Focus: Students can choose to specialize in translation, interpreting, or both.
• Electives: The program includes electives in specialized areas like medical, legal, and business translation and interpreting.
• Language Options: The degree is offered in several languages paired with English, including Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Other languages may be offered based on demand.
• Practical Experience: The program blends classroom learning with practical work to prepare students for real-world careers.
• Industry-Standard Technology: Students have access to translation and interpreting labs equipped with the latest technology, including language learning and translation software.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the translation and interpreting industry. Potential career paths include:

• Professional Translator: Working in various fields, including legal, medical, business, and literary translation.
• Professional Interpreter: Working in settings such as courts, hospitals, conferences, and government agencies.
• Freelance Translator/Interpreter: Offering services to individuals and organizations on a contract basis.
• Academic Researcher: Conducting research in translation and interpreting studies.

Other:

• Ranking: The program is offered by Macquarie University, which is ranked #28 in the world for Linguistics (QS World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022) and is in the top 1% of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings, 2022).
• Student Experience: The program provides students with the opportunity to connect with other students from diverse backgrounds and to gain practical experience in the field.