Course Overview

About This Course

You have a passion for languages and want to help people communicate across geographic borders. The Master of Translation and TESOL prepares you to become a qualified interpreter or English language teacher. And bring the world closer together.

As global borders continue to contract and overlap, so too does the need for qualified interpreters and English language teachers. Turn your passion for language into a world-spanning career at Western. A Master of Translation and TESOL from Western lets you transform your English language ability into a desirable and marketable skill, and qualifies you to teach English as a second language. Subject to demand, Western offers majors in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish. This program also provides practical and theoretical training in interpreting and translation and equips you with the research skills necessary to conduct a small research project in your area of interest.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Parramatta City Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSW

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
Special requirements may apply — refer to the Western Sydney University website for details.
International students: please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements and international academic entry requirements.
Note: if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Writer or publisher
Communication and media
Translator
Psychology and counselling (with further study)

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

AITSL (for teaching pathway) / NEAS (for ELICOS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL / VETASSESS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What language majors are available in the Master of Translation and TESOL?

Subject to demand, Western offers majors in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish as part of the Master of Translation and TESOL program.

Where is the Master of Translation and TESOL taught?

The Master of Translation and TESOL is taught out of Western Sydney University's state-of-the-art Parramatta City Campus.

Are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for this course?

Yes, discounted student fees are available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026, with an indicative annual fee from $11,885.

What skills and training does this program provide?

The program provides practical and theoretical training in interpreting and translation, equips you with the research skills necessary to conduct a small research project in your area of interest, and qualifies you to teach English as a second language.

When are the intake dates for the Master of Translation and TESOL?

The available intake dates are 20 July 2026 (Spring 2026), 01 March 2027 (Autumn 2027), and 19 July 2027 (Spring 2027).

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $52,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $82,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $82,000 to $100,000 per year

Career Paths

Community InterpreterCourt Interpreter (Legal Interpreter)Medical / Health InterpreterConference InterpreterCertified Translator

Key Skills

Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting techniquesWritten translation from source to target language with accuracy and fluencySight translation of documents across languagesSpecialised terminology management in legal, medical, and business contextsUse of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and translation memory software

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