This course offers foundational knowledge about translation and develops skills in translating from and into English and one of eight languages.
This course provides you with foundational knowledge about translation theory and practice, and will develop your skills in translating from and into English and your chosen language: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean or Spanish. With lecturers being both academics and professional translators, their teaching is enriched with a wealth of theoretical and practical experience.
Estimated Fee 21,500.00 per Semester
Duration1 Semester
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (64)
Next Intake
23 Feb 2026
Application Fee
N/A
Real Career Pathways
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Hands-on Training
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Industry Aligned
Accredited and taught by experts in sustainable city development.
To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have -
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a major;
or
(b) a level and duration of education, professional experience, and/or demonstrable life skills considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course ;
and
(c)(i) demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the chosen language specialisation; or
ii) for French, Italian, German, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; for Chinese, a minimum of HSK 4; for Japanese, Level N2/N3 at the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test); for Indonesian, Level 3 at the UKBI (UjianKemahiran Bahasa Indonesia) or Level 4 at the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings); and for Korean, Level 4 at the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean).
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
TOEFL IBTOverall 82, listening min. 20, Reading min. 18, Writing min. 22, Speaking min. 20
TOEFL PBTOverall 82, listening min. 20, Reading min. 18, Writing min. 22, Speaking min. 20
PTE64
Career Outcomes
Copywriter
Academic
Advertising Professional
Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
Journalist
Linguist
Translator
University Lecturer
Web Developer
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Perth Campus
35 Stirling Highway
Perth - Western Australia
Australia