Interpreting and Translation Studies

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.