University
University of CanterburyMaster of Applied Translation and Interpreting
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
18 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
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.
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.
- TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
- TRIN403 Translating in the Digital Era: Tools and Practices
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community
- TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice
- TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
- TRIN407 Advanced Language Acquisition and Specialised Translation/Interpreting Study Abroad
- Chinese courses
- French courses
- German courses
- Japanese courses
- Russian courses
- Spanish courses
- Te Reo Māori courses
- LING400 English Structures
- LING615 World Englishes
- WRIT402 Writing for Community Change
Entry criteria
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 not your first 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. If you need help meeting these requirements, UC offers an English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2) course. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting or use the admission requirements checker.
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