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TRAN05P - Translating and Interpreting (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major: Translating and Interpreting
Area of Study: Translating and Interpreting
Degrees: PGDipTransInter - Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting
Offered By: LP - Division of Linguistics and Psychology
Admission Requirements:Bachelor degree with GPA 2.5; AND strong command of one of the available languages; AND applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the English equivalent of IELTS 7.0.
Fees:$380.00*
Attendance Modes:
  • Internal
Study Loads:
  • Full Time (1.0)
  • Part Time
Commencing Study Periods:
  • FH
  • SH

General Requirements

Minimum number of credit points28
and completion of other specific requirements as set out below

Specific Requirements

800 level
Required TRAN816 Introduction to Translation Theory and Practice (4) 4
Required TRAN819 Introduction to Text Analysis and Translation (4) 4
Required TRAN821 Interpreting Techniques (4) 4
Required eitherTRAN820 Translation Practice (4)
orTRAN822 Interpreting Practice (4) 4
Required 4 cp fromTRAN818 Advanced Language Studies (4)
TRAN832 Public Speaking (2)
TRAN833 Advanced Writing Skills for Translators (2) 4
Required 8 cp fromLING903 Languages and Cultures in Contact (4)
LING904 Pragmatics (4)
TRAN812 Computing and Translation (4)
TRAN820 Translation Practice (4)
TRAN822 Interpreting Practice (4)
TRAN823 Language Transfer in the Media (4)
TRAN825 Bilingual Lexicography (4)
TRAN826 Community Based Interpreting (4) 8
Electives
Balance of credit points required
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM 28

Notes

Commencement in Second Half Year applies to Chinese, Japanese and Korean studies only. *Please note: A different tuition fee rate applies to International students
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