Overview

In any dialogue between speakers of different languages, interpreters and translators are the essential link for effective communication. They are the highly prized frontline of international business and tourism, international diplomacy, and crosscultural community, health and legal work.

The languages offered at the Interpreting and Translation program from Western Sydney University are Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Spanish. You can also complete minor studies in advanced language, cultural studies and linguistics.

Your career

As a graduate of this course you can look forward to career opportunities in:

International business

Private practice

Tourism

Welfare

Academia

Diplomacy

Accreditation

Western Sydney University can equip you for a fully accredited career in Interpreting and Translation, straight from school. The University is the only university in Australia whose undergraduate course is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), so you can graduate directly into a professional career as an Interpreter or Translator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Translation

Interpreting Skills

Legal Interpreting

Medical Interpreting

Specialised Translation

Text Analysis for Translation

Translation Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 3 other Bachelors in Translation & Interpreting in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 041109C

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34776 AUD / year

≈ 34776 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Student Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

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About

Overview

Your career

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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