Course

Graduate Diploma in Translation

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipTrans

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1638.3

CRICOS Code: 058261M

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 2012 or later.

Commencement Year 2010 and 2011 - 1638.2 Graduate Diploma in Translation

Commencement Year 2007 to 2009 - 1638.1 Graduate Diploma in Translation

The Graduate Diploma in Translation provides suitably qualified graduates with training in translation leading to accreditation by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) as professional translators (formerly known as Level 3). Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Translation can articulate into the Master of Arts Translation and Interpreting Studies. Credit is given for common units.

Subject to demand, the following languages are available: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.

The Graduate Certificate in Interpreting and Translation is available as an early exit point from this course. The Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies is also available as an exit award for students who do not complete Accreditation Studies, provided they complete 10 cpts from pool units instead.

Study Mode
One year full-time or one and a half 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, in which students are required to pass* at least one of the Translation directions (from English or into English) with a minimum mark of 70 percent. These examinations adhere to NAATI requirements. *Note: NAATI requires a minimum pass mark of 70 percent.

Inherent requirements

Inherent Requirements

Admission

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

and

Applicants must have an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent and have native or near-native proficiency in one of the following languages: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin 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.

http://www.uac.edu.au

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.

http://www.uws.edu.au/international

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 60 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time, Start-year intake

Year 1

Autumn session

101696

Introduction to Translation PG

And two pool units

Spring session

A7456

Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (PG)