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Translation and Interpreting Programs at Macquarie University
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The Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University is a vibrant department with an international reputation for innovation and quality in research. It offers Australia’s most comprehensive range of translating and interpreting courses.
Macquarie has a suite of nine programs in translating and interpreting which are rigorous and challenging. The programs have a flexible structure and a large selection of subjects allowing students to focus on their particular interests and strengths. The student-centred focus in our teaching helps students lay solid foundations for future study and professional careers. Students who complete the Master or Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting can pursue careers as freelance or in-house translators and interpreters and other language-related jobs. Alternatively, they can continue their studies for another year in the Master of Advanced Translation or Master of Conference Interpreting programs to further improve their job prospects or pursue their research interests through the Higher Degree Research programs.
Students have access to state-of-the-art conference interpreting booths, language and digital video labs. Students can also access the purpose-designed computer labs for translation classes, and for out-of-hours access for research and assignment preparation.
Our programs also offer professional qualifications, as all Translating and Interpreting coursework programs are approved by NAATI, the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. Students who successfully complete certain requirements of the course may be recommended by the University for NAATI accreditation at professional Translator and/or Interpreter level.
Our programs attract local Australian students as well as a large number of international students. We currently have over 300 students enrolled across six language streams: Auslan, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and Spanish.