Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 2 years full-time, equivalent relevant work experience (see below), and
- proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study, or
- proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant work experience includes Japanese-English interpreting and translation or Chinese-English interpreting and translation or any other profession where the applicant has built a portfolio demonstrating their oral and written communication expertise in English and Japanese or Chinese. Two referee reports with contact details and CV are required. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
You may be required to complete an aptitude test to the standard set by the Executive Dean. Further information about the aptitude test can be found on the
School of Languages and Cultures website.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 2 years full-time, equivalent relevant work experience (see below), and
- proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English for the Chinese field of study, or
- proficiency in spoken and written Japanese and English for the Japanese field of study.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant work experience includes Japanese-English interpreting and translation or Chinese-English interpreting and translation or any other profession where the applicant has built a portfolio demonstrating their oral and written communication expertise in English and Japanese or Chinese. Two referee reports with contact details and CV are required. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
You may be required to complete an aptitude test to the standard set by the Executive Dean. Further information about the aptitude test can be found on the
School of Languages and Cultures website.
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
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Student visas
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
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