Master of Translation
Master of Translation
Overview 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
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.
Key features
Language variety
You can combine English with Chinese (Mandarin), French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish (subject to student demand).
Recognition of prior learning
Fast track your degree with the option to graduate in as little as one year with recognition of your previous studies and experience.
Career skills
Get practical professional experience and desirable career skills in critical analysis, project management, teamwork, independent research and preparation.
Specialist topics
Build legal, medical, welfare, business, community and conference interpreting knowledge.
Future careers
As a professional translator, you’ll be able to pursue a global career and or work from the comfort of your own home. Graduates of the UNSW Master of Translation possess the skills required for careers in government and in the private sector. Our graduates work in a variety of areas, including law, health, education, tourism, business, media, science and technology, and international relations.
Accreditation
The program is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The program prepares graduates to sit the NAATI certification exam at the professional level in translation.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
