Master of Translation: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Australia

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CRICOS

083234F

Study options

Full Time (1.7 Years)

Tuition fees
A$45,000.00 (25,02,085) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1.7 Years)

Tuition fees
A$45,000.00 (25,02,085) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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