Course

Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Approved Abbreviation: BA(Interp&Trans)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 1519.5

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 041109C

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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 2013 or later.

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.

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)

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. An honours program is available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.

• Director of Academic Program - Assoc Prof Robert Mailhammer

Note: Students in 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) who have failed unit 101943 Accreditation Studies UG may qualify for an alternative exit degree in 1706 Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Languages by completing any additional 10cp unit.

Study Mode
Three years full time or six years part time.

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%.

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

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre.

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/

International applications should be made directly to the University. Further information on courses is available on the International Admissions section of the University's website or contact 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

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, and Spanish.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Study

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

100195

Introduction to Translation

101945

Introduction to Linguistics

100846

Analytical Reading and Writing

And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.

Spring session

100194

Introduction to Interpreting

100960

Contemporary Society

100968

Texts and Traditions

And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.

Year 2

Autumn session

100958

Australia and the World

100191

Community Translation (UG)

101302

Translation Technologies

And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.

Spring session

100193

Interpreting Skills

100197

Medical Interpreting (UG)

One unit from the Linguistics pool below.

And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.

Year 3

Autumn session

100196

Legal Interpreting (UG)

Two units from the Linguistics pool below.

And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.

Spring session

101943

Accreditation Studies (UG)

101944

Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG)

100198

Specialised Translation (UG)

And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.

Linguistics Pool units

101449

Bilingualism and Biculturalism

101946

Discourse Analysis

101947

Pragmatics

101451

Second Language Acquisition

101450

Sociolinguistics

101948

Structure of Language

Language Pool Units

Arabic

101949

Arabic 301

100048

Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced Language and Grammar

100049

Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills

100050

Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking

100052

Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story

100054

Arabic 308: Language Past and Present

101950

Intercultural Communication

100201

Special Study in Languages and Linguistics

Chinese

101951

Chinese 301

100063

Chinese 302

100064

Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature

100066

Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema

100067

Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China

100510

Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought

101950

Intercultural Communication

100201

Special Study in Languages and Linguistics

Japanese

101952

Japanese 301

100092

Japanese 302

100093

Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and Society

101970

Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese

101971

Japanese 305: Advanced Reading and Writing

101950

Intercultural Communication

100201

Special Study in Languages and Linguistics

Spanish (some units below need to be completed cross-institutionally as they are no longer available at Western Sydney University)

101953

Spanish 301

101954

Spanish 302

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