University of Melbourne

Master of Translation and Interpreting

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 study alongside peers in intensive small-group classes and undertake autonomous study as you build your capabilities across all aspects of the modern translation and interpreting industries. You’ll become adept with AI-driven translation technologies and learn how to make full use of these tools through effective human-AI collaboration.

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 also build practical experience throughout your studies – from reading and translating documents to working through simulated interpreting scenarios. You’ll learn not just how to translate, but how to think critically about what you’re translating.