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

The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies course at Monash is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundation study, Part B. Principal study and Part C. Applied study. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Foundation study

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. Principal study

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.

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 stream will also develop advanced skills in specialised fields of interpreting.

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 points (one year full-time) of study toward the KCUFS Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies.

Study program with Bologna 

All students commence the program at their home institution and complete the program in Italy. Following study toward the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies, selected students will travel to Italy to complete a further 60 ECTS of study in Translation toward the University of Bologna Master of Specialized Translation.

Course progression map

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  points which comprises of studies at Monash (48 points) and studies at the partner institution equivalent to Monash units (48 points). 

Students admitted into the KCUFS program complete Part A (24 points) and Part B (24 points).

Students admitted into the JMLIII program complete Part A (12 points) and Part B (36 points).

Students admitted into the Bologna program complete Part B a.(24pts) and b.(24pts).

Studies undertaken at the partner institution equivalent to Monash units (48 points) 

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Study program with JMLIII - Translation specialisation

Part A. Foundation study (12 points)

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

• APG5875 Introduction to translation studies
• APG5677 Professional ethics

Part B. Principal study (36 points)

a. While at Monash, you must complete the following four units (24 points):

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

b. While at Monash, you must complete two of the following units (12 points):

• APG5608 Translating literary and cultural narratives
• APG5611 Screen translation
• APG5876 Online collaborative translation practices

JMLIII studies (48 points)

On transferring to JMLIII in the second year, you will complete studies as approved at JMLIII equivalent to (48 points) of  the remaining requirements of the  Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies. 

• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit
• AEH5006 -Arts exchange unit
• APG5881 Translation study abroad 1
• APG5882 Translation study abroad 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
• ASA5007 Arts study abroad
• ASA5008 Arts study abroad
• ASA5009 Arts study abroad

Study program with KCUFS - Interpreting and translation specialisation

Part A. Foundation study (24 points)

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

• APG5677 Professional ethics
• APG5875 Introduction to translation studies
• APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting (12 points)

Part B. Principal study (24 points)

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

• APG5603 Translating in global markets
• APG5604 Professional translation practices
• APG5885 Advanced interpreting (12 points)

On transferring to KCUFS in the second year, you will complete studies as approved at KCUFS equivalent to to (48 points) of the remaining requirements of the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies.

• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit
• AEH5006 Arts exchange unit
• APG5881 Translation studies abroad 1
• APG5882 Translation studies abroad 2

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

• ASA5007 Arts study abroad
• ASA5008 Arts study abroad
• ASA5009 Arts study abroad

Study program with Bologna - Translation specialisation 

Part A. Foundation study (12 points)

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

• APG5875 Introduction to translation studies
• APG5677 Professional ethics

Note: Bologna University students are not required to complete Part A.

Part B. Principal study (36 points)

a. While at Monash, you must complete the following four units (24 points):

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

b. While at Monash, you must complete one or two of the following units (12 points)*:

• APG5608 Translating literary and cultural narratives
• APG5611 Screen translation
• APG5876 Online collaborative translation practice
• APG5044 Profession internship (12pts)
• APG5883 Major translation project (12cps)**

* Bologna University students must complete two or three units (24pts) in Part B.(b).

** To be eligible to enrol in APG5883, Monash Australia students will be required to complete APG5875 (with a mark of 75+), APG5608 and a research methods unit at 5th year level in a cognate discipline, with permission from the unit coordinator. Bologna students are eligible to enrol after completion of research methods units in the home country.

On transferring to Bologna in the second year, you will complete studies as approved at Bologna equivalent to (48 points) of the remaining requirements of the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies.

• AEH5005 Arts exchange unit
• AEH5006 Arts exchange unit
• APG5881 Translation study abroad 1

• APG5882 Translation study abroad 2