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Graduate Diploma in Translation

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Translation is suited to fluent bilinguals seeking a theoretical background as they acquire the high level skills necessary to practise as professional translators.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
058261M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$32,000 per year / $32,000 total

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Translation is suited to fluent bilinguals seeking a theoretical background as they acquire the high level skills necessary to practise as professional translators.

Study locations

Parramatta City

Career pathways

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

  • International business

  • Private practice

  • Tourism
  • Welfare

  • Academia

  • Diplomacy
Translator

Translators convert written words from one language into another. Translators must develop fluency in at least two languages and understand cultural references, the writes intent, and cadence of text.

Interpreter

Interpreters transfer a spoken or signed language into another spoken or signed language, usually within a limited time frame in the presence of the participants requiring the translation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
88.6%
Overall satisfaction
84.1%
Skill scale
81.8%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time