Overview

The Translation and TESOL program at Western Sydney University lets you transform your English language ability into a desirable and marketable skill, and qualifies you to teach English as a second language. Subject to demand, Western offers specialisations in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Spanish.

This course also provides practical and theoretical training in interpreting and translation, including linguistics. Equips you with the research skills necessary to conduct a small research project in your area of interest.

Taught out of our brand new, state-of-the-art Parramatta City Campus, you’ll emerge with an advanced skills base that lets you combine travel with career opportunities, both home and abroad.

Your career

As a translation and TESOL graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Writer or publisher

Communication and media

Translator

Psychology and counselling (with further study)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community and Social Services Translation

Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum

Accreditation Studies

Specialised Translation

Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling and Captioning

English Linguistics for TESOL

TESOL Methodology and Curricula

Language and Linguistics Research Methods

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

7.5

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

104

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 25 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

104

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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: 088716C

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline.
Applicants must have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, with a minimum 6.0 in each subtest, and have native or near-native proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai or Vietnamese.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Translation and TESOL.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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