Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)Approved Abbreviation: BA(Interp&Trans)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1519.1
CRICOS Code: 041109C
Course Status: INACTIVE
This version of the course is no longer offered. Please use the course search to find courses currently available.
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 2001 to 2006.
This course is designed to provide students with appropriate training and theoretical background to equip them to work as professional interpreters 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 complete a period of professional practical experience that normally takes place during the daytime in the semester breaks. An honours program is available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
- *Director of Academic Program - Dr Ignacio Garcia
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Advanced standing
Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or who have relevant experience may be entitled to credit for some units after consultation with the course advisor.
Accreditation
This course is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the Professional level (formerly Level 3). Eligibility for accreditation is triggered by the final examinations in the unit Accreditation Studies (UG), in which students are required to pass* in at least one mode (i.e. Translation into English, Translation from English, Interpreting). These examinations adhere to NAATI requirements. *Note: NAATI requires a minimum pass mark of 70 percent.
Admission
Local applications for the course must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Further information on courses is available on the Local Admissions section of the UWS website.
International applications should be made directly to the University. Further information on courses is available on the International Admissions section of the UWS website or contact internationalstudy@uws.edu.au
- International students require an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
Special Requirements Prerequisites
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. The languages offered, subject to demand, are: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 100195 | Introduction to Translation |
| A3038 | English Semantics and Pragmatics |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Spring session
| 100194 | Introduction to Interpreting |
| A1080 | Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Culture |
| A4028 | Text and Discourse in English |
and one unit in LOTE sequenceat level 300
Year 2
Autumn session
| A2014 | Bilingualism and Biculturalism |
| 100191 | Community Translation (UG) |
| 101302 | Translation Technologies |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Spring session
| 100197 | Medical Interpreting (UG) |
| A1081 | Second Language Acquisition |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Year 3
Autumn session
one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
and two electives
Spring session
| 100190 | Accreditation Studies (UG) |
| 100192 | Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG) |
| 100198 | Specialised Translation (UG) |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Part-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101441 | English Semantics and Pragmatics |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Spring session
| A4028 | Text and Discourse in English |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Year 2
Autumn session
| 100195 | Introduction to Translation |
Spring session
| 100194 | Introduction to Interpreting |
| A1080 | Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Culture |
Year 3
Autumn session
| A2014 | Bilingualism and Biculturalism |
and one unit in LOTE sequenceat level 300
Spring session
| A1081 | Second Language Acquisition |
Year 4
Autumn session
| 100191 | Community Translation (UG) |
Spring session
| 100197 | Medical Interpreting (UG) |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Year 5
Autumn session
and one elective
Spring session
| 100198 | Specialised Translation (UG) |
and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
Year 6
Autumn session
one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300
and one elective
Spring session
| 100190 | Accreditation Studies (UG) |
| 100192 | Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG) |
Available language units
Please check the timetable as some units may not be offered every year.
| 100049 | Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills |
| 100050 | Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking |
| 100051 | Arabic 305: Arabic Contemporary Poetry |
| 100052 | Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story |
| 100054 | Arabic 308: Language Past and Present |
| 100064 | Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature |
| 100065 | Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature |
| 100066 | Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema |
| 100067 | Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China |
| 100510 | Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought |
| 100093 | Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and Society |
| 100094 | Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese |
| 100095 | Japanese 305: Creative Practical Writing |
| 100096 | Japanese 306: Japanese for Business |
| 100098 | Japanese 308: Japanese Textual Studies |
| 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 |
| 100205 | Vietnamese 303: Vietnamese Linguistics |
| 100206 | Vietnamese 304: Vietnamese 20th Century Literature |
| 100207 | Vietnamese 305: Vietnamese Traditional Culture |
| 100208 | Vietnamese 306: Vietnamese Contemporary Society and Culture |
| 100209 | Vietnamese 307: Creative Writing |
| 100210 | Vietnamese 308: Advanced Conversation |