Course

Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Approved Abbreviation: BA(Interp&Trans)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1519.6

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 041109C

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 Spring 2015 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 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)

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.

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

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%. Students exiting with course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) are not eligible for professional accreditation as they do not successfully complete unit 101943 Accreditation Studies (UG) (prior to 2018) or unit 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) (from 2018).

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.

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.

Note: Students in 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) who do not complete unit 101943 Accreditation Studies UG may qualify for the alternate exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) by completing any additional 10cp unit from the Linguistics or Language pool units or from any unit in 1706 Bachelor of Arts

Linguistics Pool units

101449

Bilingualism and Biculturalism

101946

Discourse Analysis

101947

Pragmatics

101451

Second Language Acquisition

101450

Sociolinguistics

101948