Master of Translation Studies

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Translation Studies has been designed to further develop your skills in translation between English and another language, with an understanding of both practice and theory which can be applied to almost any field in the fields of literary and technical translation. This degree is taught by translation researchers and practitioners.

The Master of Translation Studies provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in the practice of translation informed by current theory, while also including a unique focus on the application of machine translation and digital resources. Throughout the degree, you will explore the foundations of language, how culturally situated concepts, values, traditions, and communicative practices are expressed in and through languages and linguistic structures, the theory and practice of translation, and the evaluation of machine translation. As a part of this degree, you will also undertake a translation project under the supervision of a specialist staff member, giving you first-hand experience in translation within your degree.

The Master of Translation Studies will open many doors to diverse careers in a range of different fields, including education and academia, government, media and journalism, law and policy development, tourism, and international relations.

What you will study

You will be able to choose from a diverse range of study and language options, allowing you to develop your skills in translation between English and another language, with an understanding of theory as an essential foundation for high quality translation.

Master of Translation Studies graduates will benefit from a theory- and practice-based approach ensuring that they become skilled, innovative, and confident translation specialists.

You have the option to focus on one of the following languages:

Chinese

Arabic

French

Japanese

Languages of Vanuatu

Turkish

German

Scandinavian languages

Russian

Bulgarian

When undertaking your capstone translation project, you will be working with a staff member who is an expert in the language of your choice.

Career opportunities

Our Master of Translation Studies graduates will be able to work in various settings and across a range of industries around the world.

When you study translation studies at the University of Newcastle, your flexible skillset and specialist language expertise will widen your employment prospects. Below are some typical fields available to our graduates:

commercial industries

education and academia

government

health and medicine

media and journalism

language translation

law and policy development

tourism

business and economics

science and technology

international relations