A6007 Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies and Part B. Core master's study. Depending upon prior qualifications, students in the translation specialisation (only) may receive 24 credit points of credit into Part A with remaining 24 credit points to be completed after admission. 

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (48 credit points)

The focus of these studies is the theory and practice of both translation and interpreting and familiarising you with current research models and methodologies in translation studies. Students in the interpreting and translation specialisations will also focus on more recent research issues in the emerging field of interpreting studies.

Part B. Core master's study (48 credit points)

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of interpreting and translation practice, providing intensive language-specific practice in written and oral transfer skills to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). In addition to the relevant theoretical frameworks, the core units will also provide you with the discourse analysis, ethical and professional frameworks that are essential for professional interpreting and translation practice.

Master's entry points

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising 24 credit points from Part A and all of Part B.
• If you are at Southeast University, China you are also admitted at entry level 1 and complete 96 credit points comprising block credit for master's-level study at Southeast University (48 credit points) and all of Part B (48 credit points).

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point options.

Work Integrated Learning
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component is embedded into the academic program and also included in the professional internship.  WIL is aimed at helping you gain real world experiences in the Translation and Interpreting (T&I) industry. By working with professionals in the industry and/or alongside professionals who frequently use interpreters and translators, you will develop useful skills and a better understanding of ways in which theory relates to practice. Employers participating in the WIL may also become a useful recruitment resource for graduates of the program.

The course comprises 96 points structured into two parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (48 points) and Part B. Core master's study (48 points).

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising 24 points from Part A and all of Part B.
• If you are at Southeast University, China you are also admitted at entry level 1 and complete 96 points comprising block credit for master's-level study at Southeast University (48 points) and all of Part B (48 points).

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point options.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (48 points)

You must complete four units, depending upon your specialisation.

Translation

• APG5875 Introduction to interpreting and translation studies*

and three units chosen from:

• APG5044 Professional internship* OR 12 points of approved units, excluding units marked with an asterisk (*), from any other Arts Graduate coursework program.
• APG5856 Research project
• APG5874 Global translation and interpreting professional practices*
• APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age*

Interpreting and translation

• APG5875 Introduction to interpreting and translation studies*
• APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting*

and two units chosen from:

• APG5044 Professional internship* 
• APG5874 Global translation and interpreting professional practices*
• APG5856 Research project
• APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age*

* You may elect to take the research option and may replace APG5044 and APG5874 with the research thesis option: APG5848 Research thesis (24 points). You should not complete both the research thesis and APG5856.

Part B. Core master's study (48 points)

You must complete the following four units:

Translation

• APG5048 Translation for special purposes*
• APG5690 Applied translation*
• APG5883 Major translation project part 1**
• APG5884 Major translation project part 2**

** You may elect to replace the project units with a research thesis option: APG5848 Research thesis (24 points)

Interpreting and translation

• APG5048 Translation for special purposes*
• APG5690 Applied translation*
• APG5616 Conference interpreting*
• APG5885 Specialised interpreting*

Work Integrated Learning
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component is embedded into the academic program and also included in the professional internship.  WIL is aimed at helping you gain real world experiences in the Translation and Interpreting (T&I) industry. By working with professionals in the industry and/or alongside professionals who frequently use interpreters and translators, you will develop useful skills and a better understanding of ways in which theory relates to practice. Employers participating in the WIL may also become a useful recruitment resource for graduates of the program.