Program Overview

Master of Translation Studies

Overview

The Master of Translation Studies is a postgraduate course that provides world-class specialized translation training between English and one of ten Asian and European languages. The course is designed for graduates pursuing bilingual and multilingual careers and is taught by practitioners and translation researchers.

Course Details

• Duration: 1.5-2 years full-time
• Attendance: Full-time, part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: 10 hours plus own study time
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 12520
• CRICOS code: G

Specialisations

• Arabic
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Course Structure

• Core units:
  • TRNS5001 Histories and Theories of Translation Studies (6)
  • TRNS5002 Interdisciplinary Translation Studies (6)
  • TRNS5011 The Ethics of Translation (6)
• Option - Group A:
  • TRNS5003 Corpus-based Translation Studies (6)
  • TRNS5004 Technologies for the Translator (6)
• Option - Group B:
  • ASIA5001 Key Debates in the Asian Region (6)
  • COMM5200 Digital Advocacy (6)
  • COMM5605 Issues in Global Journalism and Strategic Communication (6)
  • COMM5701 Strategic Communications in a Digital Era (6)
  • COMM5702 Digital Media: Theory and Practice (6)
  • ENGL4103 Studies in Creative Writing (6)
  • ENGL4107 Australian Literary Studies (6)
  • EURO4101 Advanced Research Skills (6)
  • TRNS5003 Corpus-based Translation Studies (6)
  • TRNS5004 Technologies for the Translator (6)
  • TRNS5006 General Interpreting (6)
  • TRNS5007 Translation Revision and Post-editing (6)
  • TRNS5111 Translation Studies Professional Placement (12)
• Option - Group C:
  • EURO4101 Advanced Research Skills (6)
  • TRNS5020 Translation Studies Dissertation 1 (6)
  • TRNS5021 Translation Studies Dissertation 2 (6)
  • TRNS5022 Translation Studies Dissertation 3 (6)

Language Specialisations

• Arabic specialisation:
  • TRNS5908 Translation Practice (Arabic) A (12)
  • TRNS5909 Translation Practice (Arabic) B (12)
• Chinese specialisation:
  • TRNS5108 Translation Practice (Chinese) A (12)
  • TRNS5109 Translation Practice (Chinese) B (12)
• Chinese Interpreting specialisation:
  • TRNS5006 General Interpreting (6)
  • TRNS5501 Interpreting Practice (Chinese) 1 (6)
  • TRNS5502 Interpreting Practice (Chinese) 2 (6)
  • TRNS5503 Interpreting Practice (Chinese) 3 (6)
• French specialisation:
  • EURO4003 Advanced Cultural Studies (6)
  • EURO4004 Advanced Writing Skills (6)
  • TRNS5508 Specialised Translation 1: French (6)
  • TRNS5509 Specialised Translation 2: French (6)
• German specialisation:
  • TRNS5708 Translation practice (German) A (12)
  • TRNS5709 Translation practice (German) B (12)
• Indonesian specialisation:
  • TRNS5208 Translation Practice (Indonesian) A (12)
  • TRNS5209 Translation Practice (Indonesian) B (12)
• Italian specialisation:
  • TRNS5608 Translation practice (Italian) A (12)
  • TRNS5609 Translation practice (Italian) B (12)
• Japanese specialisation:
  • TRNS5308 Translation Practice (Japanese) A (12)
  • TRNS5309 Translation Practice (Japanese) B (12)
• Korean specialisation:
  • TRNS5408 Translation Practice (Korean) A (12)
  • TRNS5409 Translation Practice (Korean) B (12)
• Portuguese specialisation:
  • TRNS5808 Translation Practice (Portuguese) A (12)
  • TRNS5809 Translation Practice (Portuguese) B (12)
• Spanish specialisation:
  • TRNS5018 Translation Practice (Spanish) A (12)
  • TRNS5019 Translation Practice (Spanish) B (12)

Admission Requirements

• A relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
• The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a relevant major
• Demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation
• For French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent internationally recognised test
• For Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4
• For Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
• For Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings)
• For Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees:
  • For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study
  • Fees are subject to annual indexation
• International Student Fees:
  • Annual course fee: $40,700.00 (2025)
  • Fees are subject to annual indexation
• Scholarships:
  • Available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area

Internships

• Students can choose to complete a six-week work placement, either in Australia or overseas
• Internships ensure a high level of practical training and provide the opportunity for professional contacts for future employment
• On occasion, graduates gain ongoing employment with their hosts on completion of their studies

Accreditation

• The Master of Translation Studies (12520) is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)