Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's ScholarsApproved Abbreviation: BA(I&T)DeansSchol
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1692.3
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 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 - 1692.2 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars
Commencement Year 2011 - 1692.1 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars
This course is designed to provide exceptional 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 or Translation and a major in language, linguistics and cultural studies. Students also complete a period of professional practical experience. Students will have access to mentoring and an internship during their program of study. Students in this degree are expected to proceed to an Honours year of study.
- *Director of Academic Program - Dr Xiangdong Lui
Students in the Dean’s Scholars program are automatically enrolled in The Academy at Western Sydney University, which offers interdisciplinary leadership programs, professional development and local and international internship and engagement opportunities for students.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
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
Inherent Requirements
Admission
ATAR of at least 90.
Local applications for the course must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
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/
Further information on courses is available on the Local Admissions section of the University's website
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
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 |
And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.
Year 2
Autumn session
| 100191 | Community Translation (UG) |
| 101302 | Translation Technologies |
And one Level 3 Language unit from the pool below.
Spring session
| 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
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 |
| 101451 | Second Language Acquisition |
Language Pool Units
Arabic
| 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
| 100064 | Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature |
| 100066 | Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema |
| 100510 | Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought |
| 100067 | Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China |
| 101950 | Intercultural Communication |
| 100201 | Special Study in Languages and Linguistics |
Japanese
| 100093 | Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and Society |
| 101970 | Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese |
| 101971 | Japanese 305: Advanced Reading and Writing |
| 102219 | Japanese 306: Japanese Popular Culture |
| 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)
| 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 |