Overview

As business and social interactions cross global borders, the need for qualified interpreters and English language teachers continues to grow. At Western, we can help turn your passion for language into a world-spanning career.

The Interpreting and Translation program from Western Sydney University gives fluent bilinguals the theoretical background and advanced skills necessary to work as a professional interpreter or translator, with particular emphasis on Legal and Medical Interpreting. We also deliver studies in Audiovisual Translation, something no other university currently offers.

Your career

Emerge with the skills needed to be a professional interpreter or translator in the government and private sectors. You could also choose to work towards a PhD, develop a teaching career in interpreting and translation, or establish a small business as an interpreter and translator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Translation

Interpreting Skills

Legal Interpreting

Medical Interpreting

Specialised Translation

Text Analysis for Translation

Translation Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 20 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Western Sydney University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 084736J

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

35280 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35280 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

4440 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4440 AUD per year during 24 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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