Study translation

The University of Newcastle's Master of Translation Studies has been designed to further develop your skills in translation between English and another language, with an understanding of both practice and theory which can be applied to almost any field in the fields of literary and technical translation. This degree is taught by translation researchers and practitioners.

The Master of Translation Studies provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in the practice of translation informed by current theory, while also including a unique focus on the application of machine translation and digital resources. Throughout the degree, you will explore the foundations of language, how culturally situated concepts, values, traditions, and communicative practices are expressed in and through languages and linguistic structures, the theory and practice of translation, and the evaluation of machine translation. As a part of this degree, you will also undertake a translation project under the supervision of a specialist staff member, giving you first-hand experience in translation within your degree.

The Master of Translation Studies will open many doors to diverse careers in a range of different fields, including education and academia, government, media and journalism, law and policy development, tourism, and international relations.

Why study with us?

• Learn in-demand skills and open doors to diverse careers, travel, and unique opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in research with industry-partners via contributing to the construction of domain/language-specific databases.
• Evaluate machine translation and gain opportunities to participate in machine translation-related research projects with industry partners.
• Engage in work-integrated learning and projects.
• Our Master of Translation studies is endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
• Waiver of Ethical Competency test and Intercultural Competency test upon completion of Master of Translation Studies with NAATI endorsement.