Translation 48 UOC - INTRDS8203
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 8203 - Translation
Award(s):
Master of Translation (Specialisation)
Stream Outline
The Master of Translation (MTran) program is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The program aims to equip graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work as competent and ethical translators in international and domestic settings. The areas of specialisation covered in the program are legal, medical, business, diplomacy and media. The program is staffed by leading researchers and practitioners in the field, students receive training that draws on the results of research and practical experience to ensure relevance and effectiveness. Academic content is complemented by professional practical experience where students are able to apply what was learned in class in real professional settings. The program is offered in the following language combinations, subject to student demand: English and Chinese (Mandarin), French, Indonesian*, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish.
*Indonesian not available in 2015.
*Indonesian not available in 2015.
Stream Structure
To qualify for the award of the degree, a student must successfully complete:
Core courses (42 UOC)
- MODL5100 T&I Theories (6 UOC)
- MODL5103 Media Translation (6 UOC)
- MODL5104 Specialised Translation (6 UOC)
- MODL5106 Text Analysis for Translation (6 UOC)
- MODL5107 Technology for Translation (6 UOC)
- MODL5108 Preparation for Accreditation (6 UOC)
- MODL5112 Translation Practicum (6 UOC)
Prescribed elective course (6 UOC)