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Students can check the cost of commonwealth supported units at CSP Fees.
Dedicate a year to simultaneous interpreting for high-stakes contexts such as diplomatic meetings and international summits.
Engage with leading language service providers through guest lectures, internships and funded research opportunities.
Learn from researchers who are using tools like eye-tracking to measure the impact of interpreting technologies on cognitive load.
Graduate with a degree endorsed by NAATI – your path to certified translating, interpreting or conference interpreting roles.
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
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Depending on your prior experience and study, you may be able to complete your degree in less time. Choose an admission point to view the degree structure.
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Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
This course is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Graduates who complete the qualification may apply to sit a NAATI certification test for Certified Interpreter and/or Certified Translator; and Certified Conference Interpreter.
Hear from industry partners who provide conference interpreting services in the region and globally.
Learn from academics and practitioners who are recognised nationally and internationally.
Study in translation and interpreting labs with advanced equipment and translation software.
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Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
| Complete this degree in: | If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*: | Course structure: |
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2 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) |
| Foundation Zone, Core Zone (160 credit points) View course structure |
1 year (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) |
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Interpreting or translating in an accredited domain
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
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View our guideWith recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
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When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
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The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreStudents can check the cost of commonwealth supported units at CSP Fees.
HECS‑HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth supported places to pay their student contribution amounts. It can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or text books.
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
Learn about SSAFMacquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreFinancial support for postgraduate study.
Applications close: Nov Round: 13 November 2026; Dec Round 2: 10 December 2026; Jan Round 2: 8 January 2027
Award value: $12,000 per year for standard course duration
Find out moreSupporting postgraduate studies for our alumni
Applications close: No separate application
Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration
Find out moreA scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a postgraduate degree who demonstrate financial hardship and the determination to overcome it.
Applications close: Application form for 2027 will be available soon.
Award value: $10,000 one-off for one-off award
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Master of Conference Interpreting
2027
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New domestic applicants are required to apply directly through our Applicant Portal.
The Applicant Portal allows you to save your application and come back to it later. You can also track the status of your application.
Please note: If you are a current or previous Macquarie University student, you should submit your application through the 'my application and offers' tab in eStudent. If you have forgotten your Student ID or password, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.
What you need to apply
Your application will require copies of the following documents:
In addition to the documentation outlined above, you're also required to provide the following:
Students who wish to be considered for a CSP place are encouraged to submit applications before Mon 14 Dec 2026.
CSPs will be awarded competitively after this date. The award of CSP places will be based on merit.
Meeting eligibility does not guarantee a CSP place in the degrees.
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| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
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| Session 1 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 8 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
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