About the course

The unique Master of Public and Social Policy ? with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research ? will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You?ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.

　　If you?re proficient in more than one language in addition to English, the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies will provide you with the skills and knowledge you?ll require to perform translation and interpreting in a range of institutional settings common to community and commercial translation and interpreting practice in Australia and overseas. This degree allows you to study in the following languages paired with English: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

　　Study diverse disciplines

　　Undertake a wide range of units in areas such as human geography, politics and sociology.

　　Engage with and undertake research addressing global challenges

　　Examine key contemporary societal concerns, such as sustainable communities, welfare reform, immigration, populism and inequality.

　　Undertake industry-based practical experience

　　Work directly with clients via practicum projects across a variety of settings, such as government and language-service providers.

　　Sit relevant NAATI interpreting certification tests

　　To be eligible to sit the tests, you must start your degree full-time in Session 1 to complete the three required units. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

Master of Public and Social Policy

　　AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or

　　Meet two of the following three criteria:

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

　　Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

　　Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with one of:

　　Performance in their non-related bachelor's degree of an MQ equivalent WAM of +65, or

　　A recognised professional qualification in translation or interpreting, or

　　One year (full-time equivalent) approved work experience

　　Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent..TOEFL iBT 83 READING 13 WRITING 21 LISTENING 12 SPEAKING 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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