Interpreting and Translation Studies - A6007
Professional entry master's degree
Enhance your international career as you gain the highest level of industry accreditation available in Australia.
Equip yourself with the credentials to instantly engage with industry, and graduate with the advanced technical and analytical skills required for success across a range of industries requiring interpreting and translation expertise.
How will the course help advance your career?
The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies combines practical internships with rigorous academic foundations to give you both the conceptual skills and industry experience for a successful career. You’ll be able to articulate and apply knowledge of global best practice, and will be able to implement advanced reading, analytical and communication skills throughout your working life. You’ll also graduate with a thorough understanding of research methodology and the ability to undertake independent research.
As a Monash graduate, you'll be perfectly placed to gain employment as a freelance, contract or in-house interpreter or translator, or as a project manager in either the private or public sector.
Our graduates go on to a broad range of occupations such as: Interpreting (conference interpreter, community interpreter, court interpreter); Translating (technical, legal, audio-visual, literary); Localising content (linguistic and cultural adaptation of texts to specific audiences); and Intercultural communication (for business, commercial and policy contexts). Hear from our alumni.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1.75 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February) Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Clayton
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline* with at least credit (60%) average. or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline* with at least credit (60%) average in both qualifications. |
Entry level 2: 84 points to complete Duration: 1.75 years full-time, 3.5 years part-time. | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least credit (60%) average. |
*Note: Applicants need to ensure they have advanced bilingual proficiency; as an indication, the level of language competence should be the equivalent of at least three years post-VCE study.
Depending upon your prior qualifications and experience you may be eligible for entry credit which reduces the duration of the program.
Suzhou
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in English translation or English interpretation. For SEU students: An equivalent score in the National Master Unified Entrance Examination will be utilised in place of the required WAM score of an undergraduate degree.
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
See also: Arts course maps
Making the application
Future students
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Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$46,000
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 089736B
Why study Interpreting and Translation Studies at Monash?
International course guides
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