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Master of Translation Studies via Bachelor of Arts Assured Pathway

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUN001UniversityStudy area: Creative ArtsData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Bachelor of Arts

Career opportunities: Community Development Worker, Content Creator, Diplomat, Facilitator, Historian, Journalist, Musician, Parliamentarian, Producer, Teacher*, Translator*

*Postgraduate study required

Studying UWA’s Bachelor of Arts lets you cultivate your passions while developing career-ready transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated – they’ll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.

Why study this degree at UWA

  • Our Bachelor of Arts is one of the most diverse degrees in WA
  • You’ll be taught by renowned scholars and researchers who are international leaders and experts in their fields as well as award-winning teachers
  • You can get hands-on industry experience through our professional experience practicum units

You'll learn to

  • develop communication skills to stand out in a global workforce and make a difference in the world
  • critically evaluate complex information in order to make informed judgements
Master of Translation Studies

Career opportunities: Professional Translator, Intercultural Consultant, Language Services Manager, Foreign-language Copywriter

Gain world-class, professionally endorsed translation training at the largest language hub in WA. Learn how to translate between English and one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Designed for graduates pursuing bilingual and multilingual careers, the Master of Translation Studies is taught by translation researchers and practitioners to help you develop a competitive edge in an increasingly globalised job market.

Specialisations

Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish

Accreditation 

The Master of Translation Studies (12520) is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

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Other Information

Further Information:

For further information please see the Future Students website.

If you have any questions about your TISC application, please contact  UWA Admissions for advice. 

Majors

Any undergraduate language major

Any undergraduate major through the Bachelor of Arts.

Specific language majors within the Bachelor of Arts are:

Chinese Studies

French Studies

German Studies 

Indonesian Studies 

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies 

Korean Studies 

Spanish Studies

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities: Community Development Worker, Content Creator, Diplomat, Facilitator, Historian, Journalist, Musician, Parliamentarian, Producer, Translator

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

34.6-37.2

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

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International students<5 · <5%
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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA