A6023 Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Double Masters International)

The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies course at Monash is structured in two parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies and Part B. Core Masters study.  

Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (24 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.

Part B. Core master's study (24 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) Professional level. 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.

Study program with Jean Moulin Lyon III (JMLIII)

All students commence the program at Monash, and complete the program in France. Following the completion of the academic program at Monash comprising 48 credit points (one year full-time) of study toward the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies, selected students will travel to France to complete a further 60 ECTS (one year full-time) of study in Translation toward the Jean Moulin Lyon III Master of Foreign Languages.

Study program with Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (KCUFS)

All students commence the program at Monash, and complete the program in Japan. Following the completion of the academic program at Monash comprising 48 credit points (one year full-time) of study toward the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies,  selected students will travel to Japan to complete a further 20 Kobe City University of Foreign Studies credit points (one year full-time) of study toward the KCUFS Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies.

Study program with Trieste

All students commence the program in Italy, and complete the program at Monash. Commencing in mid-October, selected students complete an academic program at Trieste comprising 60ECTS (one year full-time) of study toward the Laurea Magistrale in the curriculum 'Traduzione specialistica-interpretazione' in the interpreting option (for interpreting and translation specialisation students).

After completion of the Trieste academic program, students return to Monash in the following July, and complete a further year of study toward the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies. Students also complete theTrieste thesis requirements under the co-supervision of Trieste and Monash during the second year of the course. The final examination consisting of the thesis defence will take place via video-conference in October.

Course requirements

The total course requirement for the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Double Masters International) is 96 credit points which comprises of the following:

• Part. A Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (24 credit points)*
• Part B. Core master's study (24 credit points)*
• Studies undertaken at the partner institution equivalent to four Monash units (48 credit points) 

*Students enrolled in the Trieste program complete 12 credit points in Part A and 36 credit points in Part B.  

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

The total course requirement for the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies (Double Masters International) is 96 credit points which comprises of the following:

• Part. A Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (24 points)*
• Part B. Core master's study (24 points)*
• Studies undertaken at the partner institution equivalent to four Monash units (48 points) 

*Students enrolled in the Trieste program complete 12 points in Part A and 36 Points in Part B.  

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Study program with JMLIII - Translation specialisation

Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (24 points)

While at Monash, you must complete the following two units:

• APG5048 Translation for special purposes
• APG5875 Introduction to interpreting and translation studies

Part B. Core master's study (24 points)

While at Monash, you must complete the following two units:

• APG5690 Applied translation
• APG5874 Global translation and interpreting professional practices

On transferring to JMLIII in the second year, you will complete studies as approved at JMLIII equivalent to the following four units (48 points):

• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit, equivalent to APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age
• AEH5006 -Arts exchange unit, equivalent to APG5044 Internship
• APG5881 Translation study abroad 1, equivalent to APG5883 Major translation project part 1
• APG5882 Translation study abroad 2 equivalent, to APG5884 Major translation project part 2

Partner (JMLIII) students, on transferring back to JMLIII in the second year will be enrolled in the following Monash units:

• ASA5006 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5883 Major translation project part 1
• ASA5007 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5884 Major translation project part 2
• ASA5008 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age
• ASA5009 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5044 Professional Internship

Study program with KCUFS - Interpreting and translation specialisation

Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (24 points)

While at Monash, you must complete the following two units:

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

Part B. Core master's study (24 points)

While at Monash, you must complete the following two units:

• APG5048 Translation for special purposes
• APG5885 Specialised interpreting

On transferring to KCUFS in the second year, you will complete studies as approved at KCUFS equivalent to the following four units (48 points):

• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit, equivalent to APG5616 Conference interpreting
• AEH5006 Arts exchange unit, equivalent to APG5690 Applied translation
• APG5881 Translation studies abroad 1, equivalent to APG5874 Global translation and interpreting professional practices
• APG5882 Translation studies abroad 2, equivalent to APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age

Plus additional studies to fulfill the requirements of the KCUFS course.

Partner (KCUFS) students, on transferring back to KCUFS in the second year will be enrolled in the following Monash units:

• ASA5006 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5616 Conference interpreting
• ASA5007 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5690 Applied translation
• ASA5008 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5874 Global translation and interpreting professional practices
• ASA5009 Arts study abroad, equivalent to APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age

Study program with Trieste - Interpreting and translation specialisation

While at Trieste, Monash students will be enrolled in the following Monash units:

• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit, equivalent to APG5875 Introduction to interpreting and translation studies
• AEH5006 Arts exchange unit, equivalent to APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting
• APG5881 Translation studies abroad 1, equivalent to APG5616 Conference interpreting
• APG5882 Translation studies abroad 2, equivalent to APG5876 Translation trends in a digital age

Plus additional studies to fulfill the requirements of the Trieste course.

Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies (12 points)

On returning to Monash, you must complete the following unit:

• APG5874 Global translation and interpreting professional practices

Part B. Core master's study (36 points)

• On returning to Monash, you must complete the following three units:

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