Master of Translation and Interpreting
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Translation and Interpreting will give you the practical, theoretical and academic training you need to work at the heart of cross-cultural communication. Gain practical experience in both written and oral translation between English and Chinese languages. Learn from leading academics with diverse research interests who are also practicing translators. Access the intellectual resources of Australias number one university, including the Asia Institute.Youll study alongside peers in intensive small-group classes and undertake autonomous study as you build your capabilities across all aspects of the modern translation and interpreting industries. Your training will include how to use translation technologies in your translation and interpreting practice.Youll be able to tailor your studies to match your career goals through our strong focus on specializations. Youll become a specialist in your chosen field, including business and commerce, journalistic writing, political and governmental language, or literary writing.Youll also build practical experience throughout your studies - from reading and translating documents to working through simulated interpreting scenarios. Youll learn not just how to translate, but how to think critically about what youre translating.
Structure
This is a 200 credit point program.
Subjects
- Translation and Interpreting as Product
- Translating in an Australian Context
- Translating From English to Chinese
- Translating in a Chinese Context
- Translating from Chinese to English
- Translation and Interpreting as Process
- Business and Legal Translation
- Specialised Translation
- Consecutive Interpreting
- Community Interpreting
- Translation, Interpreting, Communication
- Translation Industry Project
- Translation Practicum
- Translation Internship
- Translation and Interpreting Thesis 1
- Translation and Interpreting Thesis 2
Standard entry requirements
- A completed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70%) (or equivalent), AND
- Native or near-native speaker competency in English and Chinese.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $94,484 | No |
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