Master of Translation

The UNSW Master of Translation is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate degree that prepares you for a successful career as a certified translator, both in Australia and overseas. Choose from a variety of languages and industry specialisations. You'll learn current theory and critical skills from leading interpreting and linguistics practitioners and researchers, while gaining practical experience in professional settings.

• Become qualified through a National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) endorsed program
• Be supported by our diverse, collaborative and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
• Learn through research-informed teaching
• Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
• Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
• Access world-class alumni connections
• Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
• Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

There are two different streams of the Master of Translation. The stream you apply for will depend on the depth of your prior academic and/or professional experience, and how closely it relates to translation.

You may be eligible to have your study recognised via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If your work experience or prior study is recognised, credit points can be counted towards the degree, and you would then be able to complete the coursework undertaking fewer subjects.

You will need to meet the following admission requirements to be considered for entry into the program:

1.7 year (72 UOC) program (Stream B)

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65) and an advanced level of bilingual proficiency.

1 year (48 UOC) program (Stream A)

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65) and an advanced level of bilingual proficiency, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Students in this stream will receive 24 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 1 year (48 UOC) program of study.

Related fields: Interpreting and Translation, Linguistics, Languages.

Students from a non-211 university in China are now required to have a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW distinction average (75%).

Applicants with a degree in a discipline not listed here but who wish to make a case for its academic relevance may apply and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.