Master of Translation and Interpreting
Master of Translation and Interpreting
The Master of Translation and Interpreting will give you the practical, theoretical and academic training you need to work at the heart of cross-cultural communication. Gain practical experience in both written and oral translation between English and Chinese languages. Learn from leading academics with diverse research interests who are also…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Translation and Interpreting will give you the practical, theoretical and academic training you need to work at the heart of cross-cultural communication. Gain practical experience in both written and oral translation between English and Chinese languages. Learn from leading academics with diverse research interests who are also practising translators. Access the intellectual resources of Australia’s number one university, including the Asia Institute. You’ll study alongside peers in intensive small-group classes and undertake autonomous study as you build your capabilities across all aspects of the modern translation and interpreting industries. Your training will include how to use translation technologies in your translation and interpreting practice. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to match your career goals through our strong focus on specialisations. You’ll become a specialist in your chosen field, including business and commerce, journalistic writing, political and governmental language, or literary writing. You’ll also build practical experience throughout your studies – from reading and translating documents to working through simulated interpreting scenarios. You’ll learn not just how to translate, but how to think critically about what you’re translating. As you finish your degree, you’ll prepare for the next stage of your career through one of the program’s capstone streams, including choices for industry experience or a research pathway. You’ll graduate with extensive bilingual skills, cross-cultural expertise, and a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and knowledge – ready to become one of the highly skilled professionals who will mediate international relations over the coming decades
Who is this course for? The Master of Translation and Interpreting is designed for Chinese-English bilinguals who intend to work as professional translators and interpreters in professional roles that demand high-level translation, interpreting and intercultural skills. Students with an undergraduate degree in a related discipline may be given advance standing. You could work in fields including government, business, commerce, law, international relations, or specialised technical areas.
Where will it take me: The Master of Translation and Interpreting readies you for work in multilingual settings such as: Translation and interpreting; International relations; Multi-national firms; Commercial and industrial organisations; Public services. Our past translation graduates have gone on to work as translators and interpreters, language/translation tutors and lecturers, journalists, project managers, business analysts, marketing officers and public servants.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
