Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting

The Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting (MATI) gives students advanced language, cultural, and communication skills to work as professional interpreters and translators.The degree is highly practical, and includes the option to complete an internship organised by UC with agencies, government, or other organisations requiring translators and interpreters.You will also have the opportunity to study overseas for part of your degree for more in-depth language learning and immersion.Advanced language studies give graduates an exciting variety of national and international career prospects.Translation and interpreting skills are sought after in many industries, including media and entertainment, business, international relations, policy and diplomacy, publishing, tourism, marketing, teaching, and many more.

Entry to the Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting requires:

a bachelor’s degree with good grades, or
a bachelor’s degree with relevant professional work experience, or
a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting or Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting with at least a B grade average, or
other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

You will need to have completed at least 60 points at 300-level, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average, in either Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Te Reo M?ori, or other languages approved for supervision at UC.

If English is your additional language you are also required to provide evidence of their English language ability, with the equivalent of an IELTS (Academic) score of 7 overall, with no section less than 6.5.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.