Updating Results

University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Translation

  • Masters (Coursework)

Learn how to bridge cultures through translation. The Master of Translation is a program offered for bilinguals in Mandarin Chinese - English. It prepares you a professional translator career.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
18 months full-time, 36 months part-time
Course Code
085106J

About this course

Learn how to bridge cultures through translation. The Master of Translation is a program offered for bilinguals in Mandarin Chinese - English. It prepares you a professional translator career. Graduates work in fields such as government, commerce, law, or international relations, where they mediate Australia's international relations. To enrich your studies in translation, you may undertake elective subjects in the broad fields of culture and communication, and languages and linguistics.

You can develop your professional skills translating specialised topics, managing terminology, using translation technologies and negotiating the cultural and intellectual boundaries of Chinese speaking worlds. An internship is a core component of the program, giving you a real-world industry experience. Or, if you're interested in research or further study, there's a Master of Translation (Enhanced) option, with a minor thesis component, available.

The Master of Translation and Master of Translation (Enhanced) at the University of Melbourne are endorsed by the National Authority for Accreditation for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at a professional level.

What you will learn

150 point program

Career pathways

A Master of Translation readies you for work in professional fields including:

  • Translation and interpreting
  • International relations
  • Multi-national firms
  • Commercial and industrial organisation
  • Civil service

Enrich you translation studies by undertaking an elective in culture, communication, languages and linguistics, such as:

  • Grammar in Use
  • Trans-cultural Communication at Work
  • Asia and the World
  • Writing and Editing for Digital Media

How to apply

Domestic student application deadlines

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Melbourne.
85.8%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
81.4%
Teaching scale
66.8%
Employed full-time
$74.4k
Average salary