Study Master of Interpreting at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
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What will I learn?

The Master of Interpreting (MInt) is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). It prepares you to sit certification exams administered by NAATI. These include Certified Provisional Interpreter and Certified Interpreter. With certain coursework, you can also sit specialist certification exams for Certified Specialist Interpreter (Health), Certified Specialist Interpreter (Legal) and Certified Conference Interpreter. The program aims to equip you with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work as a competent and ethical interpreter in international and domestic settings. The areas of specialisation covered in the program are legal, medical, business, community and conference interpreting. The program is staffed by leading researchers and practitioners in the field of interpreting and linguistics. Academic content is underpinned by relevant theories and up-to-date research and complemented by professional practical experience where you are able to apply what was learned in class in real professional settings. In addition to the knowledge and skills of interpreting as a discipline and as a profession, you will also learn about the different settings in which interpreters are required to work. Related academic and practical skills such as oral comprehension and public speaking skills, discourse analysis, critical self-analysis, research and preparation, project management and teamwork will also be taught. The program is offered in the following language combinations, subject to student demand: English and Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, and Spanish.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CRICOS

083233G

Study options

Full Time (1.7 Years)

Tuition fees
A$45,294.12 (US$ 29,850) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1.7 Years)

Tuition fees
A$45,294.12 (US$ 29,850) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must hold a bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%^ and an advanced level of bilingual proficiency.

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide.

  • 19th in QS World University Rankings 2025
  • #1 university in Australia for Employment Outcomes
  • #1 in Australia for International Research Network
  • 6 subjects ranked in global top 20 (QS 2024)

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