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Translation and Interpreting Studies

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Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Sydney, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Translation and Interpreting Studies at Western Sydney University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 and Interpreting Studies 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Sydney, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Translation and Interpreting Studies 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. Introduction to Interpreting PG
  2. Introduction to Translation PG
  3. Translation Technologies (PG)
  4. Community and Social Services Translation (PG)
  5. Interpreting Skills (PG)
  6. Medical Interpreting (PG)
  7. Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling and Captioning
  8. Specialised Translation (PG)
  9. Legal Interpreting
  10. Business Interpreting
  11. Literary Translation
  12. Language and Linguistics Research Methods
  13. Conference Interpreting
  14. Investigating Second Language Acquisition
  15. Languages and Linguistics Special Project
  16. Choose one of
  17. English Linguistics for TESOL

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline AND
Have native or near-native proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to UWS should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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Sydney, Australia

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Application Information
  • Start Date July 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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