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Master of Advanced Translation - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Division of Linguistics and Psychology
Department(s): Department of Linguistics
Area Of Study: Psychology and Linguistics
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type: Master Degree
CRICOS Code: 052425M
Key Features:
The aim of the course is to enhance the qualifications of practicing translators who are accredited at professional level by NAATI or have had training in translation equivalent to this level (see admission requirements), by teaching them research and practical skills involved in translating highly sophisticated, specialised texts. The course will thus prepare students to take the NAATI advanced translator exam and gain accreditation at that level.  
Suitable For:
Local and international professional translators and interpreters who wish to upgrade their qualifications to the level equivalent to NAATI accreditation as Advanced Translator.  
Career Opportunities:
Professional translators in public and private organisations. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree with NAATI professional accreditation in Translating, or completion of Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Translation and Interpreting with the grade of Credit or above in TRAN 820.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: Advantageous
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS of 7.0 overall with 6.0 in Listening and Speaking, and 7.0 in Reading and in Writing
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Score of 600 overall, with 6.0 TWE, 53 Listening, 56 Reading, 61 Structure/ Written Expression
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): 250 overall, with 19 Listening, 22 Reading, 26 Structure/ Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Score of 100 overall, with 18 Listening, 22 Reading, 24 Writing, 23 Speaking
Students who do not meet these requirements can complete the Translation and Interpreting Preparatory Program (TIPP) taught in the National Centre for English Language Training and Research (NCELTR) at Macquarie University.
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 1 Year
Minimum Course Credit Points: 32
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $573.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $18,336.00
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: Program offered in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Further languages may be added in future as the need arises.

Regarding course duration, the course can be completed in one year of full-time study if students already have NAATI accreditation, other relevant qualifications or have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting at Macquarie University (with a grade of Credit or higher for TRAN820).

Applicants who do not hold such accreditation/qualifications will need to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting. Successful completion (with a grade of Credit or higher for TRAN820) will qualify students for entry into the Master of Advanced Translation program. Thus, students who complete the course in this manner will study full-time for two years.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
TRAN827 Research Methods in Translation
TRAN831 Theory of Translation
TRAN834 Advanced Translation Practice 1*
TRAN836 Advanced Translation Practice 2
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
TRAN812 Computing in Translation
TRAN823 Language Transfer in the Media
TRAN825 Bilingual Lexicography*
TRAN826 Community Translation and Interpreting

 
 

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