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Translation

University of Melbourne
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Parkville, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Translation at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Translation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Translation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Translation and interpreting
  2. International relations
  3. Multi-national firms
  4. Commercial and industrial organisation
  5. Civil service.
  6. Grammar in Use
  7. Trans-cultural Communication at Work
  8. Asia and the World
  9. Writing and Editing for Digital Media.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average of at least H2B (70%); and
  • native speaker competence in one of English or Chinese, and at least near-native competence in the other language

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance; and
  • relevance of previous studies

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 31,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,896 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Melbourne

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Parkville, Australia

University of Melbourne is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Jul, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months