Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies

Bridge language barriers with a Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies, offering fundamental translation training.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

As a graduate, you'll hold a qualification relevant to professional employment in a range of business, government and non-government organisations in Australia and overseas. You can also choose to progress to our professionally recognised Master of Translation Studies.
As a graduate, you'll hold a qualification relevant to professional employment in a range of business, government and non-government organisations in Australia and overseas. You can also choose to progress to our professionally recognised Master of Translation Studies.

Further Study

Upon successfully completing your course, you can choose to progress to a graduate diploma or master's degree in Translation Studies. If you do enrol in the graduate diploma or master's course, you will receive (subject to conditions) full credit for units completed in your graduate certificate.
Upon successfully completing your course, you can choose to progress to a graduate diploma or master's degree in Translation Studies. If you do enrol in the graduate diploma or master's course, you will receive (subject to conditions) full credit for units completed in your graduate certificate.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

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, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish, B2/C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent internationally recognised test; 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).

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

This course offers foundational knowledge about translation and develops skills in translating from and into English and one of ten languages.

DollarThis course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.

About the course

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: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Spanish. With lecturers being both academics and professional translators, their teaching is enriched with a wealth of theoretical and practical experience. 

Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 10 hours plus own study time
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 12220
CRICOS code
  • 089965M
Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 10 hours plus own study time
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 12220
CRICOS code
  • 089965M
Full time/part time duration
  • 0.5 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies

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Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Option
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Arabic specialisation
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Chinese specialisation
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French specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
German specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Indonesian specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Italian specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Japanese specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Korean specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Portuguese specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Spanish specialisation
Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Why study this course?

  • Develop fundamental skills in translating from and into English and one of ten languages on offer
  • This degree is a perfect introduction to Translation Studies and can be taken as a stepping stone to the Master of Translation Studies
  • As a postgraduate degree, the Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies will enhance the linguistic and cultural skills you acquired in your first degree

Work integrated learning

A range of opportunities for professional development and networking are provided during the course of the studies, including workshops and informal gatherings with translation and commerce professionals and professional organisations.
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Why study PG

You'll learn to

  • Translate between your two languages accurately and fluently, using state-of-the-art technology and applying innovative strategies.
  • Understand the history and theory of translation studies. 
  • Build a network of peers and professionals.
 
STUDY YOUR WAY

Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

STUDY YOUR WAY
Translation Studies

Articulated courses

This course is part of an articulated sequence with the:

 

 
Translation Studies