Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting

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.

The MATI can be completed unendorsed, or with the following endorsement options:

• Translation and Interpreting for Asia Pacific Diplomacy
• Community Health Translation and Interpreting
• Crisis 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.

Subjects and Courses

• TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
• TRIN403 Translating in the Age of AI: ACVT, Transcreation and CAT Tools in Practice
• TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community
• TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice
• TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio
• TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project
• PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
• TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
• TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice (30 points)
• TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
• PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
• COMS420 Public Diplomacy
• POLS442 Policy and Governance in the Pacific and New Zealand
• TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points) OR chosen from these elective courses .
• PUBH420 Public Health Essentials: Building Blocks for Impact (15 pts)
• PUBH623 Healthy Societies: Empowering Change through Health Promotion (15 pts)
• COUN671 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills (30 pts)
• TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
• TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting (30 points)
• COMS436 Crisis Management in Strategic Communication (15 pts)
• DRRE401 Introduction to Disaster Risk and Resilience (15 points)
• DRRE 403 Disaster Risk and Resilience Applications (15 points)