The University of Melbourne

Master of Translation and Interpreting

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Translation and Interpreting will give you the practical, theoretical and academic training you need to work at the heart of cross-cultural communication.

Gain practical experience in both written and oral translation between English and Chinese languages. Learn from leading academics with diverse research interests who are also practising translators. Access the intellectual resources of Australia’s number one university, including the Asia Institute.

You’ll be able to tailor your studies to match your career goals through our strong focus on specialisations. You’ll become a specialist in your chosen field, including business and commerce, journalistic writing, political and governmental language, or literary writing.

You’ll graduate with extensive bilingual skills, cross-cultural expertise, and a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and knowledge – ready to become one of the highly skilled professionals who will mediate international relations over the coming decades.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

200 point program

A completed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70%) (or equivalent), AND

Native or near-native speaker competency in English and Chinese.

150 point program

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly relevant discipline, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND

Native or near native speaker competence in English and Chinese.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $62,320 $84,099 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$62,320
Standard Tuition:
$84,099
Full Fee Tuition:
$62,320
Full Fee Tuition:
$84,099
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $62,320 $84,099 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Translation and Interpreting will prepare you for the following roles.

Conference Interpreter Translator

A Conference Interpreter Translator facilitates communication at conferences by translating spoken content in real time. You might work with intern...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Interpreter Translator

An Interpreter or Translator converts written, verbal or signed language into another language. You might translate words into English, or translat...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

International Business Translator

An International Business Translator facilitates communication across languages, specialising in translating documents, contracts, and marketing ma...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.