Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting Studies
This course provides both practical and theoretical training in interpreting and translation. This course 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….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides both practical and theoretical training in interpreting and translation.
This course 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 practicing 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, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Spanish
Your career
With a degree in translation and interpreting studies, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Writer or publisher
- Communication and media
- Cultural and heritage organisations
- Psychology and counselling (with further study)
REQUIREMENTS
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, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
