Graduate
Master of Translation and Interpreting
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Melbourne gives practical, theoretical and academic training in written and oral translation between English and Chinese, taught by leading academics who are also practising translators. Students develop professional competence in specialised topics including legal and business document translation, terminology management and translation technologies through intensive small group sessions.
Graduates move into translation and interpreting, international relations, and commercial and industrial organisation roles, working in multilingual settings worldwide.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
200 credit point program
- 2 years full time
- 75 pointsSix compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 62.5 points)
- Elective subjects (62.5 to 100 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
150 credit point program
- 1.5 years full time
- 50 pointsFour compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 62.5 points)
- Elective subjects (37.5 to 75 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of Translation and Interpreting is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 150 point program (1.5 years full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 150 point program, you must: Have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: translation and/or interpreting studies, bilingual communication, Asian studies, linguistics/applied linguistics, English literature, English language, TESOL, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, comparative literature. Please note this is not a complete list of possible disciplines. Relevance is always assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Un
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