A6007 Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Foundation study, Part B. Principal study, Part C. Applied study, and Part D. Specialist study.

Part A. Foundation study

The focus of these studies is the theory and practice of translation and interpreting, familiarising you with current research models and methodologies in translation studies.

Part B. Principal study

These studies draw on best practices within interpreting and translation fields, providing intensive language-specific practice in written and oral transfer skills at a level required for certification by 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.

Part C. Applied study

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development or a research pathway. Students in the interpreting and translation specialisation will also develop advanced skills in specialised fields of interpreting.

Part D. Specialist study

Select from a range of options designed to enhance specific knowledge and skills in interpreting and translation and related fields, including a suite of professional enhancement offerings to build essential competencies for your career pathway. 

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

Translation (Clayton)

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C and Part. D.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 84 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C (18 credit points) and Part D (24 credit points)

Interpreting and translation (Clayton)

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C and Part. D.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 84 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B and Part. C (18 credit points).

Interpreting and translation (SEU)

• If you are at Southeast University, China you are 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 Part. B (36 credit points) and Part. D (12 credit points).

Course progression maps

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

If you are eligible to enrol in the 1.75-year entry point, you have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map.

Follow this course progression map for the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Joint award with South East University).

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

The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts:

Translation specialisation
Part A. Foundation study (12 points), Part B. Principal study (36 points), Part C. Applied study
(24 points) and Part D. Specialist study (24 points). 

Interpreting and translation specialisation
Part A. Foundation study (24 points), Part B. Principal study (36 points), Part C. Applied study
(24 points) and Part D. Specialist study (12 points).

You must complete the requirements of one specialisation as outlined below.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Translation (Clayton)

Part A. Foundation study (12 points)

You must complete the following units (12 points):

• APG5611 Translation technologies
  APG5875 Introduction to translation studies

Note: Students enrolled in the translation specialisation must enrol in APG5875 and APG5601 concurrently. Part-time students undertake only APG5875 and APG5611 in their first semester of study

Part B. Principal study (30 points)

a. You must complete the following units (30 points):

• APG5601 Medical and scientific translation
• APG5602 Legal and financial translation
• APG5603 Translating in global markets
• APG5604 Collaborative translation practices
• APG5677 Professional ethics

Part C. Applied study (18-24 points)

a. Capstone (12 points)

You must complete one of the following units:

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)
• APG5969 Advanced application simulation (12 points)
• APG5883 Translation project (12 points)*

b. Professional enhancement (6-12 points)

You must complete 6-12 points from the following:

Note: Entry point 2 is only required to complete one unit (6 points).

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments
• APG5966 Professional presentation skills
• APG5967 Professional enhancement A
• APG5968 Professional enhancement B (12 points)

Part D.  Specialist study (30-36 points)

You must complete 30 points from the list below. If you completed one unit (6 points) in Part C b. then you must complete 36 points.

Notes: Entry point 2 is only required to complete two to three units (24 points).

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)
• APG5107 Digital Language: Users and Technology 
• APG5155 Designing research in the humanities and social sciences (12 points)
• APG5366 Strategic Communications in a Digital Era
• APG5380 Public Relations in a Global Context
• APG5389 Tourism Industry and Marketing
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments
• APG5608 Translating literary and cultural narratives 
• APG5652 Language and Intercultural Communication 
• APG5704 Discourse Analysis: Texts and Talk 
• APG5856 Research project (12 points)
• APG5883 Translation project (12 points)
• APG5966 Academic and professional presentation skills
• APG5967 Professional enhancement A
• APG5968 Professional enhancement B (12 points)
• APG5969 Advanced simulation (12 points)
• Any of the units listed in Part. C or under the complementary electives available

Complementary electives

In part D, you may take up to 12 points of units from other Arts Graduate coursework programs subject to meeting individual unit prerequisites. These units must be selected from the Principal study and/or Specialist study sections. 

Arts enrichment units

In part D, you may take up to 12 points of Arts enrichment units from the following list:

• APG5136 Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity
• APG5170 Social enterprise challenge in the Indo-Pacific
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments

Interpreting and translation (Clayton and SEU)

Note 1: SEU students are only required to complete Part B (36 credit points) and D (12 credit points)

Note 2: Interpreting specialisation units are taught at Caulfield campus

Part A. Foundation study (24 points)

You must complete the following units (24 points):

• APG5875 Introduction to translation studies
• APG5611 Translation technologies
• APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting (12 points)

Note: Students enrolled in the combined interpreting and translation specialisation must complete APG5875 prior to enrolling in APG5603 or APG5601.

Part B. Principal study (42 points)

Clayton: You must complete the following units (42 points):

• APG5885 Advanced interpreting (12 points)
• APG5601 Medical and scientific translation
• APG5602 Legal and financial translation
• APG5603 Translating in global markets
• APG5604 Collaborative translation practices
• APG5677 Professional ethics

SEU: You must complete the following units (36 points)

• APG5885 Advanced interpreting (12 points)
• APG5601 Medical and scientific translation
• APG5602 Legal and financial translation
• APG5603 Translating in global markets
• APG5604 Collaborative translation practices

Part C. Applied study (18-24 points)

a. Capstone (12 points)

You must complete the following units (12 points):

• APG5605 Specialised health interpreting
• APG5606 Specialised legal interpreting

b. Professional enhancement (6-12 points)

You must complete 6-12 points from the following:

Note: Entry point 2 is only required to complete one unit (6 points).

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)

• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments
• APG5966 Professional presentation skills
• APG5967 Professional enhancement A
• APG5968 Professional enhancement B (12 points)

Part D.  Specialist study (6-12 points)

You must complete 6 credit points from the list below or any of the units listed in Part. C. If you completed one Professional enhancement unit (6 credit points) in Part C then you must complete 12 credit points.

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)                                                                                             
• APG5107 Digital Language: Users and Technology              
• APG5155 Designing research in the humanities and social sciences (12 points)
• APG5366 Strategic Communications in a Digital Era
• APG5380 Public Relations in a Global Context
• APG5389 Tourism Industry and Marketing
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments
• APG5608 Translating literary and cultural narratives 
• APG5616 Conference interpreting (12 points) 
• APG5652 Language and Intercultural Communication 
• APG5704 Discourse Analysis: Texts and Talk 
• APG5856 Research project (12 points)
• APG5883 Translation project (12 points)
• APG5966 Academic and professional presentation skills
• APG5967 Professional enhancement A
• APG5968 Professional enhancement B (12 points)
• APG5969 Advanced application simulation (12 points)
• Any of the units listed in Part. C or under the complementary electives available

SEU students

You must complete 12 points from the following units:

• APG5616 Conference interpreting (12 points) or
• APG5677 Professional Ethics and 
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments

Complementary electives

In part D, you may take up to 12 points of units from other Arts Graduate coursework programs subject to meeting individual unit prerequisites. These units must be selected from the Principal study and/or Specialist study sections. 

Arts enrichment units

In part D, you may take up to 12 points of Arts enrichment units from the following list:

• APG5136 Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity
• APG5170 Social enterprise challenge in the Indo-Pacific
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments

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.