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Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Approved Abbreviation: DipArts/BA Int&Trans

Western Sydney University Course Code: 6041.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 0100188

The Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) 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 who complete the course are eligible to sit for certification by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the Certified Interpreter and Translator level. Students in 6041 Diploma in Arts/ Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) may qualify for the alternate exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) by completing a unit in lieu of 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG).

The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation).

Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

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

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) is an Endorsed Qualification for the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the Certified Interpreter and Translator level (formerly Level 3). Students who wish to sit for NAATI Certification must pass the unit 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG). Students who are unable to pass this unit will be able to graduate with the 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) as an alternative exit, provided they pass an alternative unit of 10 credit points.

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 requirement for this course online.

Inherent requirements

Admission

For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Domestic students are required to have

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or

Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.

Met other entry requirements such as

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or

Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general

Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 270 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

The early exit College Diploma consists of 110 credit points which includes three College Preparatory units.

Western Sydney University The College Units

Bankstown, Parramatta City and Nirimba (The College only)

Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.

Full-time

Year 1

First Term of Study

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700211

Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)

700192

Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)

700293

Thinking Critically About Texts and Society (WSTC)

Second Term of Study

700291

Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)

700299

When Worlds Collide: European Empires and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)

700292

Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)

Third Term of Study

700288

Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)

700294

Australian Politics and Active Citizenship (WSTC)

700135

Everyday Life (WSTC)

Choose one of

700268

Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)

700137

Mathematical Patterns and Relationships (WSTC)

Equivalent Core Units

The Core units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.

700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)

700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)

700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)

700134 - Global History (WSTC)

700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC)

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.

Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year 2 units.

Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year 1 before progressing to the Year 2 units.

In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts students meet the course requirements, all students must seek advice from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning to the second year of their course.

Qualification for this award then requires the successful completion of a further 160 credit points with no less than 60 credit points at Level 3.

Western Sydney University Units

For Course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Parramatta Campus

Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each year.

Year 2

Autumn session

101945

Introduction to Linguistics

100195

Introduction to Translation

Two Interpreting and Translation pool units

Spring session

100194