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Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)Approved Abbreviation: BA(Interp&Trans)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1519.8
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 041109C
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2018 or later.
Commencement Year 2017 - 1519.7 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Commencement Year Spring 2015 to 2016 - 1519.6 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Commencement Year 2013 to Autumn 2015 - 1519.5 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Commencement Year 2012 - 1519.4 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Commencement Year 2010 to 2011 - 1519.3 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Commencement Year 2007 to 2009 - 1519.2 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Commencement Year 2001 to 2006 - 1519.1 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
This course is designed to provide students with appropriate training and theoretical background to equip them to work as professional interpreters and/or translators. The course consists of a key field of study in Interpreting and Translation and a major in language, linguistics and cultural studies. Students also complete a period of professional practical experience and sit for capstone examinations which qualify them to seek Certification by the National Accreditation Authority for Translation and Interpreters [NAATI].
Students in 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) may qualify for the alternate exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies).
1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies)
- Director of Academic Program - Assoc Prof Robert Mailhammer
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
This course is an Endorsed Qualification for the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the Certified Interpreter and Translator level (formerly Level 3). Students who wish to sit for NAATI Certification must pass the unit 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG). Students who are unable to pass this unit will be able to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) as an alternative exit, provided they pass an alternative unit of 10 credit points.
Inherent requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.
Inherent Requirements
Admission
Any two units of English and a high level of proficiency (native or near-native level) in one of the languages offered in the course.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
- 90 credit points of core units including 40 credit points of the BA core units
- 60 credit points of Interpreting and Translation units
- 30 credit points of Linguistics units
- 60 credit points of Level 3 Language and English Consolidation Pool units
Note: Students in 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) who do not complete unit 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) may qualify for the alternate exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) by completing any additional 10 credit point unit from the Linguistics or Language pool units or from any unit in 1706 Bachelor of Arts.
BA Core units (40 credit points)
| 102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
| 102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
Equivalent Core Units
The core units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
100958 - Australia and the World
100960 - Contemporary Society
100968 - Texts and Traditions
Interpreting and Translation Pool
Students must complete 60 credit points from the Interpreting and Translation pool
| 100191 | Community Translation (UG) |
| 100197 | Medical Interpreting (UG) |
| 100198 | Specialised Translation (UG) |
| 102523 | Text Analysis for Translation (UG) |
| 101302 | Translation Technologies |
Linguistics Pool
Students must complete 30 credit points of Linguistics pool units from the Bachelor of Arts
Languages and English Consolidation Pool
Students must complete 60 credit points from this pool (any combination of Level 3 language units and English units listed below)
English Consolidation
| 102438 | English as an International Language |
| 102439 | English Language Analysis |
Please note:
The unit listed below counts towards completion of the 60 credit points from this pool for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.
102414 - Working Grammar
Equivalent unit
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
102476 - English Language Linguistics
Arabic
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Arabic language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Chinese
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Chinese language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Japanese
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Japanese language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
Some units below need to be completed cross-institutionally as they are no longer available at Western Sydney University
| 100153 | Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills |
| 100154 | Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills |
| 100155 | Spanish 305: Contemporary Literature |
| 100156 | Spanish 306: Contemporary History |
| 100157 | Spanish 307: Classical Literature |
| 100158 | Spanish 308: Spanish Sociolinguistics |
| 101950 | Intercultural Communication |
| 100201 | Special Study in Languages and Linguistics |
| 101791 | Short Fiction in the Americas |
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 100195 | Introduction to Translation |
| 101945 | Introduction to Linguistics |
| 102735 | Foundations of Academic English |
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Spring session
| 100194 | Introduction to Interpreting |
| 102738 | Australian Politics and Active Citizenship |
| 102737 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society |
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Year 2
Autumn session
| 102736 | Diversity, Language and Culture |
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Spring session
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
One Linguistics pool unit
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Year 3
Autumn session
One Interpreting and Translation pool unit
Two Linguistics pool units
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Spring session
| 102550 | Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) |
| 101944 | Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG) |
One Interpreting and Translation pool units
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)