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Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies
Monash University
Program description
Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies
The Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies is aimed at students with advanced bilingual proficiency and seeks to develop their skills in translation and interpreting from/to English and another language, and their awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation/interpreting practice and studies. The course offers two specializations, focusing on:
- translation (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish)
- interpreting and translation (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish).
Note: Languages on offer in any one year may vary depending on student enrolments.
Students gain a foundation in theories of translation and interpreting and receive training in research in the field. Upon completion of this course, students are able to conceptualize translation/interpreting studies as an academic discipline in its historical, cross-disciplinary and intercultural context.
The duration may vary depending on prior qualifications as 1.5 or 2 years full-time.
Admission requirements
English entry requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50
- TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18
For more information about entry requirements please visit the university website.
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The course is structured in two parts:
- Part A. Foundations for advanced interpreting and translation studies and
- Part B. Core master's study.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Qualification
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will:
- translate and interpret spoken and written language in English and another language at an advanced level, applying ethical practice commensurate with professional certification
- apply and communicate knowledge of global best practice in interpretation and translation in diverse professional contexts
- critically analyze and evaluate key texts and cultural products pertaining to theoretical field of interpreting and translation studies.
Continuing studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree for students completing the research thesis.
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