Master of Translation

This masters programme provides specialised training for professional translators or those starting a career in the field. You can gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work in translation and related fields of intercultural communication. You will use cutting-edge professional tools to translate software, websites and audiovisual content. You will become well attuned to today's global industry requirements. Courses consist of lectures and practical laboratory sessions where you will have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals. This programme is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

The Master of Translation is a 180-point taught programme. It is made up of both taught courses and practical courses informed by academic research and industry developments. It can be completed full-time in 18 months, or part-time in up to six years.

You will complete four compulsory core courses, and choose two elective courses based around your chosen language.

• Four core courses in digital translation, computer-aided translation, translation theory and advanced practical translation work (120 points).
• One core course focusing on specialised translation in your chosen language (30 points).
• One advanced language acquisition course in your chosen language, or a course in community translation and interpreting (30 points).

Translation and Interpretation accreditation

The MTrans is an endorsed programme by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to take three NAATI certification tests:

• Certified Translator
• Certified Advanced Translator*
• Certified Provisional Interpreter**

*Conditional on taking TRANSLAT 700 Digital Translation and TRANSLAT720 Translation Portfolio courses during your programme
**Conditional on taking TRANSLAT 101 Interpreting for Communities and TRANSLAT 713 Community Translation and Interpreting courses during your programme.

TRANSLAT 101 (15-point) is a new online course and has to be taken in addition to the full MTrans 180-point programme.

Please check your eligibility for the MBIE support funding to cover the costs of the TRANSLAT 101 and TRANSLAT 713 courses.

Find out more information about getting NAATI accreditation through the MTrans. (97KB, PDF)

Postgraduate pathway

Download the Arts postgraduate pathway (14KB, PDF)