Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
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Overview
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Introduction
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.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Why study a Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting at UC?
- The only master's degree in translation studies in Te Waipounamu South Island.
- The flexible courses in the degree offer practical training and applied language learning opportunities, with a variety of options in research, translation projects, computer-assisted translation, and internships.
- You can study abroad with one of UC’s partnership universities, many of which are leaders in translation and interpreting education, such as Moscow State University, University of Granada, and Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris.
- UC’s translation experts have a specialisation in crisis translation and interpreting during events such as natural disasters, which will also be explored in the degree.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Entry requirements
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 Māori, 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.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
How do I plan my degree?
The MATI is made up of 180 points. You will complete 120 points of compulsory courses, including either research or a practical project and internship, and 60 points of elective courses completed at UC or abroad with a partner university (subject to availability of placements).
The programme will usually take 1 year to 18 months of full-time study, or up to 3 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Subjects and courses
Note: the new course list is subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand CUAP and Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change.
You will be able to specialise in either Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or te reo Māori languages in your degree.
Compulsory courses
- TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
And one of either:
- TRIN403 Translating in the Digital Era: Tools and Practices
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community
You can then choose to either complete a research course in your chosen language, or complete both an independent translation project and a practical work placement course.
Either:
- TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project
Or both:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
Elective courses
In the second semester of the degree, you can choose to either complete coursework at UC, or study abroad at an overseas university in a country that predominantly speaks your chosen language (subject to availability of placements).
Either overseas:
- TRIN407 Advanced Language Acquisition and Specialised Translation/Interpreting Study Abroad
Or at UC:
30 points from:
- Chinese courses
- French courses
- German courses
- Japanese courses
- Russian courses
- Spanish courses
- Te Reo Māori courses
Plus one of:
- LING400 English Structures
- LING615 World Englishes
- TREO401 Te Ngao ki Hawaiki
- TREO406 Special Topic: Ngā Tuhinga Tuaiho: Manuscripts in Māori
- TREO407 Waka Huia
- WRIT402 Writing for Community Change
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $12,276 (180 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $13,013 (180 points)
International students
2024 Special Programme Fee: $46,350 (180 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $48,600 (180 points)
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Further study
You may be able to go onto Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in Translation and Interpreting or in your chosen language.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Career opportunities
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.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
