Master of Conference Interpreting

About the course

Macquarie’s Master of Conference Interpreting is a specialist postgraduate degree focused on developing advanced, professional-level conference interpreting capability, including simultaneous interpreting for complex, high‑stakes settings. You’ll engage with industry through guest lectures and practical opportunities and learn with researchers exploring interpreting technologies and performance. The program is endorsed by NAATI and is designed for in‑person study at Macquarie’s Sydney campus as a master’s qualification in interpreting and languages.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue conference interpreting and broader translation/interpreting careers across government, diplomacy, international organisations, conferences and events, and language-service providers. The degree supports pathways toward NAATI-aligned professional practice and roles requiring advanced multilingual communication in high-pressure environments. This master’s qualification prepares you for specialist work in interpreting and language services within the English & Modern Languages discipline.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)