Course

Master of Arts Translation and Interpreting Studies

Approved Abbreviation: MATrans&InterpSt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1640.2

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 2010 or later.

Commencement Year 2007 to 2009 - 1640.1 Master of Arts Translation and Interpreting Studies

This course 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, much needed research.

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

Study Mode
One year full-time or two 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, Spanish

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via the International Office office.

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

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

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 80 credit points selected from one of the two streams - Research Stream or Off-Shore Practical Skills Stream- listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Research Stream

Full-time, Start-year intake:

Year 1

Autumn session

101695

Introduction to Interpreting PG

101696

Introduction to Translation PG

A7444

Language and Linguistics Research Methods

And one pool unit