Course

Master of Arts Translation and Interpreting Studies

Approved Abbreviation: MATrans&InterpSt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1780.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 058263J

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 2015 or later.

Commencement Year 2013 - 2014 - 1640.5 Master of Arts Translation and Interpreting Studies

The Master of Arts Translation and Interpreting Studies provides both practical and theoretical training in interpreting and translation. It aims to equip students with knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin interpreting and translation, including linguistics, and with the research techniques necessary to conduct a small research project in the area of interpreting and translation. It also focuses on practical interpreting and translation skills. The course is suitable for practising interpreters and translators and for very proficient bilinguals wanting to develop or improve their skills, and who wish to contribute to the body of knowledge on interpreting and translation by conducting innovative research. Subject to demand, the following languages are available: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Spanish.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in any discipline AND

Have native or near-native proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Spanish.

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via 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.

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to 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.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

101695

Introduction to Interpreting PG

101696

Introduction to Translation PG

101750

Translation Technologies (PG)

101845