Master of Translation Studies

2 years: Duration

40,700 AUD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

Perth / Australia: Location

The University of Western Australia: School

Program description

The most specialized translation training is available in Western Australia's largest language hub. One of ten Asian and European languages is translated into English in this lesson. In Western Australia, this is the only institution offering one-and-a-half or two years of professional translation training between English and Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Students study interpretation in addition to writing translation.

The National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters has accredited the Master of Translation Studies (12520), which is taught by scholars and practitioners.

Through the use of state-of-the-art translation theories and technologies, the Master of Translation Studies program develops critical thinking, linguistic, and analytical abilities while enabling individual supervision of a translation research project. If you wish to pursue a PhD in Translation Studies, you can choose between the coursework-only option and the coursework and dissertation pathway. Students can learn more independently in small classrooms.

Graduates of this course have an advantage in the global labor market since they are bilingual or multilingual. Students regularly receive training in practical skills as a result of significant partnerships with regional and national professional groups and agencies.

Program structure

The Master of Translation offers ten language specialisations. A Chinese Interpreting specialisation is also available to students in the Chinese specialisation in the second year of their degree.

Coursework only students undertaking the Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish specialisation: take 6 points from Group A, 24 points from Group B, and 24 points from the relevant language specialisation.

Coursework only students undertaking the Chinese Interpreting specialisation: take 6 points from Group A, 24 points from the Chinese Specialisation, and 24 points from the Chinese Interpreting specialisation.

Coursework and dissertation students take 6 points from Group A, 24 points from Group C, and 24 points from the relevant language specialisation.

Core (take all units (18 points):

TRNS5001 Histories and Theories of Translation Studies (6)
TRNS5002 Interdisciplinary Translation Studies (6)
TRNS5011 The Ethics of Translation (6)

Option - Group A (take as per Sequence Notes):

TRNS5003 Corpus-based Translation Studies (6)
TRNS5004 Technologies for the Translator (6)

Option - Group B (take units as per Sequence Notes)

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 (take units as per Sequence Notes):

EURO4101 Advanced Research Skills (6)
TRNS5020 Translation Studies Dissertation 1 (6)
TRNS5021 Translation Studies Dissertation 2 (6)
TRNS5022 Translation Studies Dissertation 3 (6)

Price

Tuition fee — 40,700 AUD per year.

Requirements for applicants

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have

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; or 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); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).

English competency

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.

About the university

With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.

In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.

Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.

As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.

Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.