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Overview

This program is for students commencing in 2018 onwards. If you commenced prior to 2018, please refer to the program rules for the year you started. The Master of Translation (MTran) is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). It is offered in two plans, 72UOC … For more content click the Read More button below.

This program is for students commencing in 2018 onwards.

If you commenced prior to 2018, please refer to the program rules for the year you started.

The Master of Translation (MTran) is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). It is offered in two plans, 72UOC (1.5 years, plan b) and 48 UOC (1 year, plan A). The program prepares you to sit for the Certified Translator certification exam administered by NAATI. With certain coursework, you can also sit the specialist certification exam for Certified Advanced Translator. The program will equip you with the necessary theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and technological capabilities to work as a competent and ethical translator in international and domestic settings. The areas of specialisation covered in the program are legal, medical, scientific and technical, and community. The program is staffed by leading researchers and practitioners in translation and linguistics. In our program, academic content is complemented by professional practical experience where you are able to apply what was learned in class in real professional settings. In addition to the knowledge and skills of translation as a discipline and as a profession, you will also learn related academic and practical skills such as critical analysis, independent research and preparation, project management and team work - which are all related to the work of translators. The program is offered in the following language combinations, subject to student demand: English and Chinese (Mandarin), French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.

Learning Outcomes

apply the theories, ethics and principles of professional conduct to the professional practice of translation

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plan and implement professional projects

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critically evaluate and undertake research in the field of translation

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analyse and reflect upon own translation performance in a number of complex professional environments

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make and justify informed decisions as a professional translator

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demonstrate a high level of professional autonomy and accountability in the application of translation knowledge and skills

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work collaboratively in a professional team

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understand translation theories, ethics and professional standards

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demonstrate professional translation competence acquired through the development of translation skills and competencies

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understand cultural and linguistic differences in multilingual communication

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communicate effectively and efficiently in multicultural and multilingual settings

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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Requirements

Academic Writing Skills Course

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are as follows:

For the 1.5 year (72 UOC) stream (B)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% and an advanced level of bilingual proficiency

For the 1 year (48 UOC) stream (A)

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% plus one year relevant professional experience and an advanced level of bilingual proficiency

Relevant disciplines include:

Interpreting and Translation

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Media, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing

Business, Economics, Commerce

Linguistics

Languages

Cognitive Science

Applicants with a degree in a discipline not listed here but who wish to make a case for its academic relevance to these programs should enquire here: studyarts@unsw.edu.au.

* It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are seeking credit transfer, you must submit documentary evidence of courses completed at the time of initial enrolment. UNSW Arts and Social Sciences will then determine the number of units of credit to be granted. Credit transfer will not be granted for courses completed more than ten years previously. The maximum credit transfer for a Masters is 50% of the specialisation, that is, up to 24 UOC for the 1 year specialisation and 36 UOC for the 1.5 year specialisation.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance to university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1271 - Humanities

Master of Translation and Interpreting - MTI8204 - Translation and Interpreting

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

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.

Career Opportunities

The translation profession offers varied opportunities for employment both commercial and freelance, including translating, editing, subtitling, captioning, and technical writing. Translation services are valued in a number of government and commercial areas including legal, medical, business, and media.

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence

For more information, please visit the link above.

The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Further information

Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services for advice.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

1.7 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 9

Award Type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Translation - MTran

CRICOS Code

083234F

Translation

8203

72 Units of Credit