Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
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Overview
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
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
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
- 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
- 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 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.
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
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.
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
The MATI is made up of 180 points. For the unendorsed master's degree 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).
For an endorsed MATI, the structure of your degree will depend on the endorsement you choose. You will complete either 120 or 135 points from compulsory courses, and the remaining 60 or 45 points from either a research project or elective courses.
Starting in either February or July, the programme will take 1.5 years 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
The MATI is made up of 180 points. For the unendorsed master's degree 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).
For an endorsed MATI, the structure of your degree will depend on the endorsement you choose. You will complete either 120 or 135 points from compulsory courses, and the remaining 60 or 45 points from either a research project or elective courses.
Starting in either February or July, the programme will take 1.5 years 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
You will be able to specialise in either Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or te reo Māori languages in your degree.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting (unendorsed) courses
For the unendorsed MATI you must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- 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
AND 60 points (two courses) from:
- TRIN403 Translating in the Age of AI: ACVT, Transcreation and CAT Tools in Practice
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio
- TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project
- TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
AND 60 points chosen from from these elective courses.
Translation and Interpreting for Asia Pacific Diplomacy endorsement:
You must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:
TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
- TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
As well as 60 points from either:
TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
OR chosen from these elective courses.
Community Health Translation and Interpreting endorsement:
For this endorsement you must complete either 120 points from compulsory courses and the remaining 60 points from elective courses; or 135 points from compulsory courses and the remaining 45 points from electives.
Compulsory courses (either 120 or 135 points):
Both:
- TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
AND 30 OR 45 points from:
- 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)
If you complete 120 points from compulsory courses you must complete the remaining 60 points from:
TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
If you completed 135 points from compulsory courses you can complete the remaining 45 points from these elective courses.
Crisis Translation and Interpreting endorsement:
Compulsory courses (either 120 or 135 points):
Complete both:
- TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting (30 points)
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
AND either 30 or 45 points from:
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)
If you complete 120 points from compulsory courses you must complete the remaining 60 points from:
TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
If you completed 135 points from compulsory courses you can complete the remaining 45 points from these elective courses.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
You will be able to specialise in either Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or te reo Māori languages in your degree.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting (unendorsed) courses
For the unendorsed MATI you must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- 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
AND 60 points (two courses) from:
- TRIN403 Translating in the Age of AI: ACVT, Transcreation and CAT Tools in Practice
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio
- TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project
- TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
AND 60 points chosen from from these elective courses.
Translation and Interpreting for Asia Pacific Diplomacy endorsement:
You must complete 120 points from the following compulsory courses:
TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
- TRIN409 Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting: Foundations and Practice (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
As well as 60 points from either:
TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
OR chosen from these elective courses.
Community Health Translation and Interpreting endorsement:
For this endorsement you must complete either 120 points from compulsory courses and the remaining 60 points from elective courses; or 135 points from compulsory courses and the remaining 45 points from electives.
Compulsory courses (either 120 or 135 points):
Both:
- TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
AND 30 OR 45 points from:
- 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)
If you complete 120 points from compulsory courses you must complete the remaining 60 points from:
TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
If you completed 135 points from compulsory courses you can complete the remaining 45 points from these elective courses.
Crisis Translation and Interpreting endorsement:
Compulsory courses (either 120 or 135 points):
Complete both:
- TRIN401 In Other Words What: Theory and Practice of Translation and Interpreting (30 points)
- TRIN404 Translating and Interpreting for the Community (30 points)
AND 30 points (one course) from:
- TRIN405 Translation and Interpreting Portfolio (30 points)
- PACE495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship (30 points)
AND either 30 or 45 points from:
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)
If you complete 120 points from compulsory courses you must complete the remaining 60 points from:
TRIN406 Translation and Interpreting Research Project (60 points)
If you completed 135 points from compulsory courses you can complete the remaining 45 points from these elective courses.
Domestic students
2026 tuition fee estimate: $13,794 (180 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $14,622 (180 points)
International students
2026 Special Programme Fee: $51,000 (180 points)
2027 Special Programme Fee: $54,000 (180 points)
2028 Special Programme Fee: $57,300 (180 points)
Domestic students
2026 tuition fee estimate: $13,794 (180 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $14,622 (180 points)
International students
2026 Special Programme Fee: $51,000 (180 points)
2027 Special Programme Fee: $54,000 (180 points)
2028 Special Programme Fee: $57,300 (180 points)
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
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
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
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.
Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
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.
