Program Overview
Macquarie University's Master of Conference Interpreting program equips students with the skills to interpret speeches in simultaneous or consecutive modes, preserving the original speaker's meaning and nuances. Through research and practice in a purpose-built laboratory, students develop domain-specific knowledge and ethical practices. Graduates are qualified for professional interpreting roles in international meetings, diplomatic missions, and various organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Conference Interpreting program at Macquarie University is designed to equip students with the specialized cognitive and practical skills required for conference interpreting. This involves interpreting source speeches in the simultaneous or consecutive modes while preserving the meaning, tone, and nuances of the original speaker. Students will learn how to undertake effective research to inform their interpreting in a range of high-level scientific, diplomatic, and technical domains.
Objectives:
- Develop the skills to work as a professional interpreter for international and bilateral meetings and conferences on diverse topics.
- Enhance domain-specific skills, undertake research for the purpose of interpreting, and broaden linguistic knowledge.
- Practice interpreting in simulated conferences in a purpose-built ISO-compliant conference interpreting laboratory.
Outline:
The program consists of eight core units of conference interpreting-related theory and practice:
- Conference Interpreting: Theory and Practice
- Conference Interpreting: Simultaneous
- Conference Interpreting: Consecutive
- Conference Interpreting: Research and Preparation
- Conference Interpreting: Domain-Specific Knowledge
- Conference Interpreting: Ethics and Professionalism
- Conference Interpreting: Technology and Tools
Teaching:
The program is taught by expert academics, researchers, and clinicians within an educational environment that is unique in Australia. Students will have access to a purpose-built ISO-compliant conference interpreting laboratory to practice their skills.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Conference Interpreting program will be qualified to work as professional conference interpreters in a variety of settings, including:
- International and bilateral meetings and conferences
- Diplomatic missions
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Private sector companies
Other:
- The program is ranked #28 in the world in Linguistics by QS World Uni Rankings by Subject, 2022.
- Macquarie University is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world by QS World University Rankings, 2022.
- The program offers multimode learning and teaching, providing optimal flexibility without compromising on quality.
