Course overview
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) is an innovative and inspiring course for high-achieving students, offering an individually designed program in your chosen area of specialisation. You can choose almost any major (as long as you meet all required prerequisites) and will also receive intensive research training, academic mentoring, and professional skills development, along with the opportunity to learn a language and study abroad.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- The research training embedded throughout the course will ensure you develop high-level skills to address global challenges in your chosen field
- You’ll expand your international connections and cross-cultural knowledge through a scholarship-supported study abroad experience
You'll learn to:
- identify and solve complex problems
- independently manage and lead projects.
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.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- Students have the opportunity to apply their studies during internships taken in Australia or the foreign country appropriate to their language pair
- Students develop high proficiency and communication skills in their language pairs (English and Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Spanish)
Accreditation
The Master of Translation Studies (12520) is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Course record
Majors
Most undergraduate majors offered at UWA through the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours).
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
Academic, Analyst, Architect, Dentist, Doctor, Engineer, Investment banker, Lawyer, Management consultant, Policy Analyst, Psychologist, Secondary school teacher, Professional translator, intercultural consultant, language services manager, foreign-language copywriter
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
China Gaokao
90%Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

