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Students who complete the program may be eligible to undertake the following NAATI certification tests: Certified Translator, Certified Interpreter, Certified Conference Interpreter and Certified Advanced Translator.
"Studying at UQ laid a solid foundation for a successful career. I always wanted to become a professional interpreter and translator, so I chose to study at UQ to achieve my goal." Jewel Gao, Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting (Advanced)
Owner - Chinese language service provider
Apart from working as a professional interpreter and / or translator, the language skills acquired in your studies are an advantage for careers in business, diplomacy, law, health, education and academia.
Some graduates teach translation and interpreting at universities or colleges, or pursue further study towards a PhD.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a grade point average of 4.5, and proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English.
The courses offered in the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
Courses Program RulesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, please see Programs and Courses for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out more about FEE-HELP.
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students. For more information, visit the Centrelink website.
An indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting at 2019 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year. The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program.
Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
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The University offers more than 200 scholarships for prospective students and more than 350 scholarships and prizes for current students.
Scholarships cover the full range of academic disciplines and are open to domestic students and international students.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
All domestic student applications for the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form.
The program code for the Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting is 5593. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
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A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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