Graduate Certificate in Translation
Arts and humanities
Want to bridge diverse cultures and open doors to international cooperation? Our Graduate Certificate in Translation can prepare you for an exciting career in the dynamic field of cross-cultural communication. As you study with our leading academics, you will learn advanced translation skills and access the intellectual resources of Australias number one university. Ignite your love for language as you explore the latest translation technologies while gaining insights into how language shapes ou
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 114388E
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Course overview
Want to bridge diverse cultures and open doors to international cooperation? Our Graduate Certificate in Translation can prepare you for an exciting career in the dynamic field of cross-cultural communication. As you study with our leading academics, you will learn advanced translation skills and access the intellectual resources of Australias number one university. Ignite your love for language as you explore the latest translation technologies while gaining insights into how language shapes our world. You will receive hands-on experience with generative AI and machine translation tools that will enhance your skills and make you a sought-after graduate in the field. Tailor your studies to match your career goals and language expertise. Choose from specialized translation subjects in Chinese, French or Indonesian, then explore a unique mix of language-neutral subjects in translation technologies, teaching translation, and translation ethics. These language-neutral subjects expand your study options, giving you unrivalled access to practical experience in translation across a wide range of languages.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. Or - Have five years of documented relevant experience in the field of professional translation. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. Or - Have five years of documented relevant experience in the field of professional translation. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Parkville | — | — | $22,496per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Translationstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source